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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,481.80, 778,833.90 and 283,091.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,481.80, 778,833.90 and 283,091.40 is: 424,425.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,481.80 : 778,833.90 = 283,091.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,481.80/778,833.90 = 283,091.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,481.80x = 778,833.90 × 283,091.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,481.80x = 220,481,179,118.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,481,179,118.46/519,481.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,425.22

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