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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,825.76, 1,084,094.64 and 531,084

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,825.76, 1,084,094.64 and 531,084 is: 732,662.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,825.76 : 1,084,094.64 = 531,084 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,825.76/1,084,094.64 = 531,084/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,825.76x = 1,084,094.64 × 531,084
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,825.76x = 575,745,317,789.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,745,317,789.76/785,825.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732,662.82

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