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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,497.09, 718,140.33 and 326,925.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,497.09, 718,140.33 and 326,925.72 is: 451,066.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,497.09 : 718,140.33 = 326,925.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,497.09/718,140.33 = 326,925.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,497.09x = 718,140.33 × 326,925.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,497.09x = 234,778,544,446.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,778,544,446.29/520,497.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,066.01

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