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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,084.20, 785,445.90 and 243,003.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,084.20, 785,445.90 and 243,003.40 is: 364,189.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,084.20 : 785,445.90 = 243,003.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,084.20/785,445.90 = 243,003.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,084.20x = 785,445.90 × 243,003.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,084.20x = 190,866,024,216.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,866,024,216.06/524,084.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,189.62

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