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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,086.20, 786,129.30 and 335,129.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,086.20, 786,129.30 and 335,129.40 is: 502,694.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,086.20 : 786,129.30 = 335,129.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,086.20/786,129.30 = 335,129.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,086.20x = 786,129.30 × 335,129.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,086.20x = 263,455,040,631.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,455,040,631.42/524,086.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,694.10

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