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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,965.80, 778,782.30 and 426,653.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,965.80, 778,782.30 and 426,653.80 is: 639,023.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,965.80 : 778,782.30 = 426,653.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,965.80/778,782.30 = 426,653.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,965.80x = 778,782.30 × 426,653.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,965.80x = 332,270,427,667.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,270,427,667.74/519,965.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639,023.62

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