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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,611.76, 779,329.80 and 145,548.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,611.76, 779,329.80 and 145,548.72 is: 218,298.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,611.76 : 779,329.80 = 145,548.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,611.76/779,329.80 = 145,548.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,611.76x = 779,329.80 × 145,548.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,611.76x = 113,430,454,847.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,430,454,847.86/519,611.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,298.48

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