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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,350.72, 718,203.98 and 338,746.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,350.72, 718,203.98 and 338,746.34 is: 467,548.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,350.72 : 718,203.98 = 338,746.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,350.72/718,203.98 = 338,746.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,350.72x = 718,203.98 × 338,746.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,350.72x = 243,288,969,598.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,288,969,598.43/520,350.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,548.06

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