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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,227.90, 1,310,217.45 and 520,059.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,227.90, 1,310,217.45 and 520,059.10 is: 778,529.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,227.90 : 1,310,217.45 = 520,059.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,227.90/1,310,217.45 = 520,059.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,227.90x = 1,310,217.45 × 520,059.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,227.90x = 681,390,507,851.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,390,507,851.30/875,227.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778,529.24

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