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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,578.84, 716,941.92 and 315,523.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,578.84, 716,941.92 and 315,523.64 is: 435,375.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,578.84 : 716,941.92 = 315,523.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,578.84/716,941.92 = 315,523.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,578.84x = 716,941.92 × 315,523.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,578.84x = 226,212,124,266.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,212,124,266.99/519,578.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,375.94

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