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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,066.10, 780,099.15 and 240,130.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,066.10, 780,099.15 and 240,130.10 is: 360,195.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,066.10 : 780,099.15 = 240,130.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,066.10/780,099.15 = 240,130.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,066.10x = 780,099.15 × 240,130.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,066.10x = 187,325,286,899.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,325,286,899.42/520,066.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,195.15

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