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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,029.70, 780,044.55 and 295,303.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,029.70, 780,044.55 and 295,303.30 is: 442,954.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,029.70 : 780,044.55 = 295,303.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,029.70/780,044.55 = 295,303.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,029.70x = 780,044.55 × 295,303.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,029.70x = 230,349,729,762.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,349,729,762.02/520,029.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,954.95

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