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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,364.60, 777,546.90 and 429,791.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,364.60, 777,546.90 and 429,791.10 is: 644,686.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,364.60 : 777,546.90 = 429,791.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,364.60/777,546.90 = 429,791.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,364.60x = 777,546.90 × 429,791.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,364.60x = 334,182,737,452.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,182,737,452.59/518,364.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,686.65

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