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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,030.70, 780,046.05 and 436,049.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,030.70, 780,046.05 and 436,049.90 is: 654,074.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,030.70 : 780,046.05 = 436,049.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,030.70/780,046.05 = 436,049.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,030.70x = 780,046.05 × 436,049.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,030.70x = 340,139,002,097.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,139,002,097.90/520,030.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,074.85

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