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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523,968.44, 786,502.28 and 464,378.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523,968.44, 786,502.28 and 464,378.12 is: 697,054.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523,968.44 : 786,502.28 = 464,378.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523,968.44/786,502.28 = 464,378.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523,968.44x = 786,502.28 × 464,378.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523,968.44x = 365,234,450,162.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,234,450,162.11/523,968.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697,054.29

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