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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,327.39, 777,503.39 and 139,248.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,327.39, 777,503.39 and 139,248.61 is: 208,876.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,327.39 : 777,503.39 = 139,248.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,327.39/777,503.39 = 139,248.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,327.39x = 777,503.39 × 139,248.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,327.39x = 108,266,264,384.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,266,264,384.03/518,327.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,876.22

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