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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522,092.70, 783,139.05 and 312,140.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522,092.70, 783,139.05 and 312,140.70 is: 468,211.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522,092.70 : 783,139.05 = 312,140.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522,092.70/783,139.05 = 312,140.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522,092.70x = 783,139.05 × 312,140.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522,092.70x = 244,449,571,264.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,449,571,264.34/522,092.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468,211.05

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