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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,366.60, 777,549.90 and 429,793.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,366.60, 777,549.90 and 429,793.10 is: 644,689.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,366.60 : 777,549.90 = 429,793.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,366.60/777,549.90 = 429,793.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,366.60x = 777,549.90 × 429,793.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,366.60x = 334,185,581,925.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,185,581,925.69/518,366.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,689.65

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