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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,301.56, 716,690.70 and 304,450.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,301.56, 716,690.70 and 304,450.68 is: 420,173.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,301.56 : 716,690.70 = 304,450.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,301.56/716,690.70 = 304,450.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,301.56x = 716,690.70 × 304,450.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,301.56x = 218,196,970,964.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,196,970,964.68/519,301.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,173.92

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