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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,001.60, 780,148.20 and 220,625.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,001.60, 780,148.20 and 220,625.60 is: 331,000.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,001.60 : 780,148.20 = 220,625.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,001.60/780,148.20 = 220,625.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,001.60x = 780,148.20 × 220,625.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,001.60x = 172,120,664,713.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,120,664,713.92/520,001.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,000.26

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