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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,091.30, 780,136.95 and 342,944.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,091.30, 780,136.95 and 342,944.30 is: 514,416.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,091.30 : 780,136.95 = 342,944.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,091.30/780,136.95 = 342,944.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,091.30x = 780,136.95 × 342,944.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,091.30x = 267,543,520,221.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,543,520,221.89/520,091.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,416.45

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