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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,097.30, 780,145.95 and 425,618.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,097.30, 780,145.95 and 425,618.90 is: 638,428.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,097.30 : 780,145.95 = 425,618.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,097.30/780,145.95 = 425,618.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,097.30x = 780,145.95 × 425,618.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,097.30x = 332,044,861,078.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,044,861,078.46/520,097.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,428.35

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