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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522,265.92, 783,749.16 and 335,408.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522,265.92, 783,749.16 and 335,408.64 is: 503,337.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522,265.92 : 783,749.16 = 335,408.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522,265.92/783,749.16 = 335,408.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522,265.92x = 783,749.16 × 335,408.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522,265.92x = 262,876,239,856.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,876,239,856.74/522,265.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,337.92

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