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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,667.92, 717,248.52 and 304,920.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,667.92, 717,248.52 and 304,920.72 is: 420,853.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,667.92 : 717,248.52 = 304,920.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,667.92/717,248.52 = 304,920.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,667.92x = 717,248.52 × 304,920.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,667.92x = 218,703,935,137.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,703,935,137.33/519,667.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,853.25

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