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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,027.70, 780,041.55 and 436,046.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,027.70, 780,041.55 and 436,046.90 is: 654,070.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,027.70 : 780,041.55 = 436,046.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,027.70/780,041.55 = 436,046.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,027.70x = 780,041.55 × 436,046.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,027.70x = 340,134,699,748.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,134,699,748.70/520,027.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,070.35

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