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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,504.68, 777,769.26 and 139,426.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,504.68, 777,769.26 and 139,426.12 is: 209,142.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,504.68 : 777,769.26 = 139,426.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,504.68/777,769.26 = 139,426.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,504.68x = 777,769.26 × 139,426.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,504.68x = 108,441,350,177.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,441,350,177.07/518,504.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,142.47

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