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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522,267.78, 783,401.67 and 344,733.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522,267.78, 783,401.67 and 344,733.28 is: 517,099.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522,267.78 : 783,401.67 = 344,733.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522,267.78/783,401.67 = 344,733.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522,267.78x = 783,401.67 × 344,733.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522,267.78x = 270,064,627,256.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,064,627,256.58/522,267.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517,099.92

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