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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,337.76, 777,454.08 and 139,209.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,337.76, 777,454.08 and 139,209.24 is: 208,799.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,337.76 : 777,454.08 = 139,209.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,337.76/777,454.08 = 139,209.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,337.76x = 777,454.08 × 139,209.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,337.76x = 108,228,791,611.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,228,791,611.70/518,337.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,799.74

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