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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,675.20, 794,512.80 and 319,723.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,675.20, 794,512.80 and 319,723.20 is: 479,584.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,675.20 : 794,512.80 = 319,723.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,675.20/794,512.80 = 319,723.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,675.20x = 794,512.80 × 319,723.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,675.20x = 254,024,174,856.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,024,174,856.96/529,675.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479,584.80

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