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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,830.80, 786,079.80 and 431,518.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,830.80, 786,079.80 and 431,518.80 is: 646,319.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,830.80 : 786,079.80 = 431,518.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,830.80/786,079.80 = 431,518.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,830.80x = 786,079.80 × 431,518.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,830.80x = 339,208,212,000.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,208,212,000.24/524,830.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646,319.18

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