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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,067.80, 780,101.70 and 380,099.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,067.80, 780,101.70 and 380,099.80 is: 570,149.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,067.80 : 780,101.70 = 380,099.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,067.80/780,101.70 = 380,099.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,067.80x = 780,101.70 × 380,099.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,067.80x = 296,516,500,149.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,516,500,149.66/520,067.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570,149.70

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