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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,063.20, 780,094.80 and 283,867.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,063.20, 780,094.80 and 283,867.20 is: 425,800.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,063.20 : 780,094.80 = 283,867.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,063.20/780,094.80 = 283,867.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,063.20x = 780,094.80 × 283,867.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,063.20x = 221,443,326,610.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,443,326,610.56/520,063.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,800.80

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