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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,800.01, 718,697.55 and 305,959.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,800.01, 718,697.55 and 305,959.66 is: 422,220.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,800.01 : 718,697.55 = 305,959.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,800.01/718,697.55 = 305,959.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,800.01x = 718,697.55 × 305,959.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,800.01x = 219,892,458,040.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,892,458,040.83/520,800.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,220.53

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