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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,077.10, 780,115.65 and 254,008.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,077.10, 780,115.65 and 254,008.30 is: 381,012.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,077.10 : 780,115.65 = 254,008.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,077.10/780,115.65 = 254,008.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,077.10x = 780,115.65 × 254,008.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,077.10x = 198,155,850,059.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,155,850,059.90/520,077.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,012.45

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