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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,072.35, 780,108.53 and 254,003.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,072.35, 780,108.53 and 254,003.55 is: 381,005.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,072.35 : 780,108.53 = 254,003.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,072.35/780,108.53 = 254,003.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,072.35x = 780,108.53 × 254,003.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,072.35x = 198,150,334,735.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,150,334,735.26/520,072.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,005.33

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