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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,468.80, 779,203.20 and 331,462.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,468.80, 779,203.20 and 331,462.40 is: 497,193.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,468.80 : 779,203.20 = 331,462.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,468.80/779,203.20 = 331,462.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,468.80x = 779,203.20 × 331,462.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,468.80x = 258,276,562,759.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,276,562,759.68/519,468.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,193.60

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