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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,363.60, 777,545.40 and 429,790.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,363.60, 777,545.40 and 429,790.10 is: 644,685.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,363.60 : 777,545.40 = 429,790.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,363.60/777,545.40 = 429,790.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,363.60x = 777,545.40 × 429,790.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,363.60x = 334,181,315,220.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,181,315,220.54/518,363.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,685.15

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