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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,093.30, 778,973.55 and 426,781.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,093.30, 778,973.55 and 426,781.30 is: 639,214.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,093.30 : 778,973.55 = 426,781.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,093.30/778,973.55 = 426,781.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,093.30x = 778,973.55 × 426,781.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,093.30x = 332,451,344,334.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,451,344,334.62/520,093.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639,214.82

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