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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,024.16, 780,065.40 and 146,018

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,024.16, 780,065.40 and 146,018 is: 219,035.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,024.16 : 780,065.40 = 146,018 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,024.16/780,065.40 = 146,018/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,024.16x = 780,065.40 × 146,018
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,024.16x = 113,903,589,577.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,903,589,577.20/520,024.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,035.19

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