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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521,533.64, 719,691.54 and 320,290.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521,533.64, 719,691.54 and 320,290.76 is: 441,985.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521,533.64 : 719,691.54 = 320,290.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521,533.64/719,691.54 = 320,290.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521,533.64x = 719,691.54 × 320,290.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521,533.64x = 230,510,550,312.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,510,550,312.17/521,533.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,985.97

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