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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,234.40, 791,185.20 and 339,277.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,234.40, 791,185.20 and 339,277.60 is: 508,167.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,234.40 : 791,185.20 = 339,277.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,234.40/791,185.20 = 339,277.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,234.40x = 791,185.20 × 339,277.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,234.40x = 268,431,415,811.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,431,415,811.52/528,234.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,167.24

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