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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,171.80, 785,091.30 and 430,859.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,171.80, 785,091.30 and 430,859.80 is: 645,330.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,171.80 : 785,091.30 = 430,859.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,171.80/785,091.30 = 430,859.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,171.80x = 785,091.30 × 430,859.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,171.80x = 338,264,280,499.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,264,280,499.74/524,171.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645,330.94

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