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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,074.20, 786,111.30 and 335,117.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,074.20, 786,111.30 and 335,117.40 is: 502,676.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,074.20 : 786,111.30 = 335,117.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,074.20/786,111.30 = 335,117.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,074.20x = 786,111.30 × 335,117.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,074.20x = 263,439,574,966.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,439,574,966.62/524,074.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,676.10

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