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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522,046.10, 783,069.15 and 242,110.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522,046.10, 783,069.15 and 242,110.10 is: 363,165.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522,046.10 : 783,069.15 = 242,110.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522,046.10/783,069.15 = 242,110.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522,046.10x = 783,069.15 × 242,110.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522,046.10x = 189,588,950,213.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,588,950,213.42/522,046.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,165.15

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