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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523,875.67, 786,932.82 and 375,072.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523,875.67, 786,932.82 and 375,072.19 is: 563,409.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523,875.67 : 786,932.82 = 375,072.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523,875.67/786,932.82 = 375,072.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523,875.67x = 786,932.82 × 375,072.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523,875.67x = 295,156,614,212.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,156,614,212.94/523,875.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,409.66

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