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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,084.10, 780,126.15 and 254,015.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,084.10, 780,126.15 and 254,015.30 is: 381,022.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,084.10 : 780,126.15 = 254,015.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,084.10/780,126.15 = 254,015.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,084.10x = 780,126.15 × 254,015.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,084.10x = 198,163,978,030.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,163,978,030.10/520,084.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,022.95

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