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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,096.52, 777,081.20 and 139,047.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,096.52, 777,081.20 and 139,047.08 is: 208,553.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,096.52 : 777,081.20 = 139,047.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,096.52/777,081.20 = 139,047.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,096.52x = 777,081.20 × 139,047.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,096.52x = 108,050,867,202.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,050,867,202.26/518,096.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,553.55

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