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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,001.10, 780,001.65 and 425,522.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,001.10, 780,001.65 and 425,522.70 is: 638,284.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,001.10 : 780,001.65 = 425,522.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,001.10/780,001.65 = 425,522.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,001.10x = 780,001.65 × 425,522.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,001.10x = 331,908,408,112.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,908,408,112.46/520,001.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,284.05

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