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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,640.80, 786,961.20 and 325,575.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,640.80, 786,961.20 and 325,575.20 is: 488,362.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,640.80 : 786,961.20 = 325,575.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,640.80/786,961.20 = 325,575.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,640.80x = 786,961.20 × 325,575.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,640.80x = 256,215,050,082.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,215,050,082.24/524,640.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,362.80

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