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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,615.20, 786,922.80 and 209,298.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,615.20, 786,922.80 and 209,298.40 is: 313,947.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,615.20 : 786,922.80 = 209,298.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,615.20/786,922.80 = 209,298.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,615.20x = 786,922.80 × 209,298.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,615.20x = 164,701,682,963.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,701,682,963.52/524,615.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,947.60

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