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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,343.64, 718,088.22 and 293,984.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,343.64, 718,088.22 and 293,984.28 is: 405,706.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,343.64 : 718,088.22 = 293,984.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,343.64/718,088.22 = 293,984.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,343.64x = 718,088.22 × 293,984.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,343.64x = 211,106,648,333.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,106,648,333.18/520,343.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,706.21

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