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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514,522.80, 771,323.40 and 337,114.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514,522.80, 771,323.40 and 337,114.80 is: 505,370.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514,522.80 : 771,323.40 = 337,114.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514,522.80/771,323.40 = 337,114.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514,522.80x = 771,323.40 × 337,114.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514,522.80x = 260,024,533,726.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,024,533,726.32/514,522.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505,370.28

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