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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,067.70, 778,373.55 and 377,507.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,067.70, 778,373.55 and 377,507.70 is: 565,007.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,067.70 : 778,373.55 = 377,507.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,067.70/778,373.55 = 377,507.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,067.70x = 778,373.55 × 377,507.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,067.70x = 293,842,008,601.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,842,008,601.34/520,067.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565,007.23

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