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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525,316.80, 786,808.80 and 432,004.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525,316.80, 786,808.80 and 432,004.80 is: 647,047.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525,316.80 : 786,808.80 = 432,004.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525,316.80/786,808.80 = 432,004.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525,316.80x = 786,808.80 × 432,004.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525,316.80x = 339,905,178,282.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,905,178,282.24/525,316.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,047.99

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