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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,077.60, 780,116.40 and 431,431.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,077.60, 780,116.40 and 431,431.20 is: 647,146.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,077.60 : 780,116.40 = 431,431.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,077.60/780,116.40 = 431,431.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,077.60x = 780,116.40 × 431,431.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,077.60x = 336,566,554,591.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,566,554,591.68/520,077.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,146.80

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