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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522,091.80, 783,137.70 and 312,139.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522,091.80, 783,137.70 and 312,139.80 is: 468,209.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522,091.80 : 783,137.70 = 312,139.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522,091.80/783,137.70 = 312,139.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522,091.80x = 783,137.70 × 312,139.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522,091.80x = 244,448,445,050.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,448,445,050.46/522,091.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468,209.70

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