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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,914.80, 786,205.80 and 431,602.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,914.80, 786,205.80 and 431,602.80 is: 646,445.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,914.80 : 786,205.80 = 431,602.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,914.80/786,205.80 = 431,602.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,914.80x = 786,205.80 × 431,602.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,914.80x = 339,328,624,656.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,328,624,656.24/524,914.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646,445.15

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