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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,042.30, 780,063.45 and 126,058.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,042.30, 780,063.45 and 126,058.30 is: 189,087.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,042.30 : 780,063.45 = 126,058.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,042.30/780,063.45 = 126,058.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,042.30x = 780,063.45 × 126,058.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,042.30x = 98,333,472,399.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,333,472,399.14/520,042.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,087.45

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