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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.07, 780.11 and 130.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.07, 780.11 and 130.07 is: 195.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.07 : 780.11 = 130.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.07/780.11 = 130.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.07x = 780.11 × 130.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.07x = 101,468.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,468.91/520.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.11

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