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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,339.35, 786,010.72 and 334,266.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,339.35, 786,010.72 and 334,266.27 is: 501,081.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,339.35 : 786,010.72 = 334,266.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,339.35/786,010.72 = 334,266.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,339.35x = 786,010.72 × 334,266.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,339.35x = 262,736,869,589.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,736,869,589.39/524,339.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,081.73

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