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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,803.81, 793,705.68 and 313,015.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,803.81, 793,705.68 and 313,015.68 is: 468,932.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,803.81 : 793,705.68 = 313,015.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,803.81/793,705.68 = 313,015.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,803.81x = 793,705.68 × 313,015.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,803.81x = 248,442,323,145.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,442,323,145.06/529,803.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468,932.68

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