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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,810.26, 778,239.25 and 158,955.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,810.26, 778,239.25 and 158,955.34 is: 238,440.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,810.26 : 778,239.25 = 158,955.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,810.26/778,239.25 = 158,955.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,810.26x = 778,239.25 × 158,955.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,810.26x = 123,705,284,585.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,705,284,585.10/518,810.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,440.32

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