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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522,270.03, 783,405.06 and 344,735.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522,270.03, 783,405.06 and 344,735.52 is: 517,103.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522,270.03 : 783,405.06 = 344,735.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522,270.03/783,405.06 = 344,735.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522,270.03x = 783,405.06 × 344,735.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522,270.03x = 270,067,550,729.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,067,550,729.73/522,270.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517,103.29

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