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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522,769.89, 782,891.79 and 297,447.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522,769.89, 782,891.79 and 297,447.75 is: 445,452.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522,769.89 : 782,891.79 = 297,447.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522,769.89/782,891.79 = 297,447.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522,769.89x = 782,891.79 × 297,447.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522,769.89x = 232,869,401,428.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,869,401,428.97/522,769.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,452.97

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