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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522,254.08, 783,381.13 and 344,719.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522,254.08, 783,381.13 and 344,719.57 is: 517,079.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522,254.08 : 783,381.13 = 344,719.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522,254.08/783,381.13 = 344,719.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522,254.08x = 783,381.13 × 344,719.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522,254.08x = 270,046,806,279.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,046,806,279.71/522,254.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517,079.36

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