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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,066.70, 780,100.05 and 283,870.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,066.70, 780,100.05 and 283,870.70 is: 425,806.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,066.70 : 780,100.05 = 283,870.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,066.70/780,100.05 = 283,870.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,066.70x = 780,100.05 × 283,870.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,066.70x = 221,447,547,263.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,447,547,263.54/520,066.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,806.05

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