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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,007.20, 786,010.80 and 465,946.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,007.20, 786,010.80 and 465,946.40 is: 698,919.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,007.20 : 786,010.80 = 465,946.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,007.20/786,010.80 = 465,946.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,007.20x = 786,010.80 × 465,946.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,007.20x = 366,238,902,621.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,238,902,621.12/524,007.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,919.60

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