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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,174.08, 718,149.60 and 329,351.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,174.08, 718,149.60 and 329,351.04 is: 454,700.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,174.08 : 718,149.60 = 329,351.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,174.08/718,149.60 = 329,351.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,174.08x = 718,149.60 × 329,351.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,174.08x = 236,523,317,635.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,523,317,635.58/520,174.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,700.31

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