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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522,383.64, 783,575.63 and 344,849.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522,383.64, 783,575.63 and 344,849.13 is: 517,273.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522,383.64 : 783,575.63 = 344,849.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522,383.64/783,575.63 = 344,849.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522,383.64x = 783,575.63 × 344,849.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522,383.64x = 270,215,373,863.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,215,373,863.64/522,383.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517,273.81

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