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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,227.20, 778,840.80 and 283,031.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,227.20, 778,840.80 and 283,031.20 is: 424,546.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,227.20 : 778,840.80 = 283,031.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,227.20/778,840.80 = 283,031.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,227.20x = 778,840.80 × 283,031.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,227.20x = 220,436,246,232.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,436,246,232.96/519,227.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,546.80

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