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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,281.80, 778,865.10 and 425,624.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,281.80, 778,865.10 and 425,624.20 is: 638,389.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,281.80 : 778,865.10 = 425,624.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,281.80/778,865.10 = 425,624.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,281.80x = 778,865.10 × 425,624.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,281.80x = 331,503,835,095.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,503,835,095.42/519,281.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,389.09

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