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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,656.32, 780,092.94 and 284,164.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,656.32, 780,092.94 and 284,164.94 is: 425,760.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,656.32 : 780,092.94 = 284,164.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,656.32/780,092.94 = 284,164.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,656.32x = 780,092.94 × 284,164.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,656.32x = 221,675,063,489.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,675,063,489.52/520,656.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,760.82

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