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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672,231.10, 1,008,346.65 and 520,015.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672,231.10, 1,008,346.65 and 520,015.90 is: 780,023.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672,231.10 : 1,008,346.65 = 520,015.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672,231.10/1,008,346.65 = 520,015.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672,231.10x = 1,008,346.65 × 520,015.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672,231.10x = 524,356,290,711.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,356,290,711.74/672,231.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780,023.85

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