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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522,036.80, 783,055.20 and 312,084.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522,036.80, 783,055.20 and 312,084.80 is: 468,127.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522,036.80 : 783,055.20 = 312,084.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522,036.80/783,055.20 = 312,084.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522,036.80x = 783,055.20 × 312,084.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522,036.80x = 244,379,625,480.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,379,625,480.96/522,036.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468,127.20

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