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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,033.70, 780,050.55 and 485,041.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,033.70, 780,050.55 and 485,041.70 is: 727,562.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,033.70 : 780,050.55 = 485,041.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,033.70/780,050.55 = 485,041.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,033.70x = 780,050.55 × 485,041.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,033.70x = 378,357,044,857.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,357,044,857.94/520,033.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727,562.55

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