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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522,321.06, 783,481.84 and 344,786.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522,321.06, 783,481.84 and 344,786.58 is: 517,180.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522,321.06 : 783,481.84 = 344,786.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522,321.06/783,481.84 = 344,786.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522,321.06x = 783,481.84 × 344,786.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522,321.06x = 270,134,024,105.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,134,024,105.71/522,321.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517,180.04

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