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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,551.28, 716,716.62 and 315,547.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,551.28, 716,716.62 and 315,547.92 is: 435,295.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,551.28 : 716,716.62 = 315,547.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,551.28/716,716.62 = 315,547.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,551.28x = 716,716.62 × 315,547.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,551.28x = 226,158,438,670.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,158,438,670.43/519,551.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,295.70

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