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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521,546.14, 719,708.79 and 320,303.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521,546.14, 719,708.79 and 320,303.26 is: 442,003.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521,546.14 : 719,708.79 = 320,303.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521,546.14/719,708.79 = 320,303.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521,546.14x = 719,708.79 × 320,303.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521,546.14x = 230,525,071,687.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,525,071,687.66/521,546.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,003.22

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