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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,635.28, 780,270.36 and 296,098.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,635.28, 780,270.36 and 296,098.96 is: 443,760.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,635.28 : 780,270.36 = 296,098.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,635.28/780,270.36 = 296,098.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,635.28x = 780,270.36 × 296,098.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,635.28x = 231,037,242,114.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,037,242,114.83/520,635.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443,760.25

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