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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,059.20, 786,088.80 and 363,700.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,059.20, 786,088.80 and 363,700.80 is: 545,551.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,059.20 : 786,088.80 = 363,700.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,059.20/786,088.80 = 363,700.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,059.20x = 786,088.80 × 363,700.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,059.20x = 285,901,125,431.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,901,125,431.04/524,059.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,551.20

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