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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,094.30, 778,975.05 and 426,782.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,094.30, 778,975.05 and 426,782.30 is: 639,216.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,094.30 : 778,975.05 = 426,782.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,094.30/778,975.05 = 426,782.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,094.30x = 778,975.05 × 426,782.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,094.30x = 332,452,763,481.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,452,763,481.62/520,094.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639,216.32

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