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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,304.40, 778,879.80 and 145,365.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,304.40, 778,879.80 and 145,365.20 is: 218,026.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,304.40 : 778,879.80 = 145,365.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,304.40/778,879.80 = 145,365.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,304.40x = 778,879.80 × 145,365.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,304.40x = 113,222,017,902.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,222,017,902.96/519,304.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,026.30

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