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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,081.60, 780,122.40 and 254,012.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,081.60, 780,122.40 and 254,012.80 is: 381,019.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,081.60 : 780,122.40 = 254,012.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,081.60/780,122.40 = 254,012.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,081.60x = 780,122.40 × 254,012.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,081.60x = 198,161,075,166.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,161,075,166.72/520,081.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,019.20

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