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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,087.30, 780,130.95 and 220,516.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,087.30, 780,130.95 and 220,516.90 is: 330,775.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,087.30 : 780,130.95 = 220,516.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,087.30/780,130.95 = 220,516.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,087.30x = 780,130.95 × 220,516.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,087.30x = 172,032,058,688.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,032,058,688.06/520,087.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,775.35

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