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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,014.72, 780,114.24 and 195,795.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,014.72, 780,114.24 and 195,795.84 is: 293,728.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,014.72 : 780,114.24 = 195,795.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,014.72/780,114.24 = 195,795.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,014.72x = 780,114.24 × 195,795.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,014.72x = 152,743,122,916.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,743,122,916.76/520,014.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,728.46

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