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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,094.52, 717,744.65 and 293,740.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,094.52, 717,744.65 and 293,740.02 is: 405,369.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,094.52 : 717,744.65 = 293,740.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,094.52/717,744.65 = 293,740.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,094.52x = 717,744.65 × 293,740.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,094.52x = 210,830,326,377.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,830,326,377.19/520,094.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,369.25

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