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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,063.90, 780,095.85 and 319,734.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,063.90, 780,095.85 and 319,734.70 is: 479,602.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,063.90 : 780,095.85 = 319,734.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,063.90/780,095.85 = 319,734.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,063.90x = 780,095.85 × 319,734.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,063.90x = 249,423,712,571.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,423,712,571.00/520,063.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479,602.05

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