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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,379.81, 723,699.63 and 320,550.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,379.81, 723,699.63 and 320,550.06 is: 442,393.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,379.81 : 723,699.63 = 320,550.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,379.81/723,699.63 = 320,550.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,379.81x = 723,699.63 × 320,550.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,379.81x = 231,981,959,818.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,981,959,818.48/524,379.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,393.00

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