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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,055.70, 780,083.55 and 436,074.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,055.70, 780,083.55 and 436,074.90 is: 654,112.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,055.70 : 780,083.55 = 436,074.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,055.70/780,083.55 = 436,074.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,055.70x = 780,083.55 × 436,074.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,055.70x = 340,174,856,057.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,174,856,057.90/520,055.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,112.35

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