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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,874.80, 796,312.20 and 331,809.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,874.80, 796,312.20 and 331,809.20 is: 497,713.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,874.80 : 796,312.20 = 331,809.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,874.80/796,312.20 = 331,809.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,874.80x = 796,312.20 × 331,809.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,874.80x = 264,223,714,032.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,223,714,032.24/530,874.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,713.80

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