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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,942.80, 778,747.80 and 426,630.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,942.80, 778,747.80 and 426,630.80 is: 638,989.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,942.80 : 778,747.80 = 426,630.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,942.80/778,747.80 = 426,630.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,942.80x = 778,747.80 × 426,630.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,942.80x = 332,237,796,912.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,237,796,912.24/519,942.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,989.13

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