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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,353.98, 1,292,550.06 and 524,650.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,353.98, 1,292,550.06 and 524,650.28 is: 786,378.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,353.98 : 1,292,550.06 = 524,650.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,353.98/1,292,550.06 = 524,650.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,353.98x = 1,292,550.06 × 524,650.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,353.98x = 678,136,750,893.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,136,750,893.02/862,353.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786,378.64

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