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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522,079.70, 783,119.55 and 312,127.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522,079.70, 783,119.55 and 312,127.70 is: 468,191.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522,079.70 : 783,119.55 = 312,127.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522,079.70/783,119.55 = 312,127.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522,079.70x = 783,119.55 × 312,127.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522,079.70x = 244,433,303,966.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,433,303,966.54/522,079.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468,191.55

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