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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,797.14, 718,705.71 and 305,946.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,797.14, 718,705.71 and 305,946.26 is: 422,209.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,797.14 : 718,705.71 = 305,946.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,797.14/718,705.71 = 305,946.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,797.14x = 718,705.71 × 305,946.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,797.14x = 219,885,324,015.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,885,324,015.15/520,797.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,209.16

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