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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,190.80, 786,286.20 and 313,720.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,190.80, 786,286.20 and 313,720.40 is: 470,580.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,190.80 : 786,286.20 = 313,720.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,190.80/786,286.20 = 313,720.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,190.80x = 786,286.20 × 313,720.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,190.80x = 246,674,021,178.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,674,021,178.48/524,190.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,580.60

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