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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,069.10, 780,103.65 and 254,000.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,069.10, 780,103.65 and 254,000.30 is: 381,000.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,069.10 : 780,103.65 = 254,000.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,069.10/780,103.65 = 254,000.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,069.10x = 780,103.65 × 254,000.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,069.10x = 198,146,561,131.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,146,561,131.10/520,069.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,000.45

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