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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,969.40, 718,248.58 and 375,653.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,969.40, 718,248.58 and 375,653.60 is: 517,905.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,969.40 : 718,248.58 = 375,653.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,969.40/718,248.58 = 375,653.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,969.40x = 718,248.58 × 375,653.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,969.40x = 269,812,664,771.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,812,664,771.89/520,969.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517,905.01

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