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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,090.80, 780,136.20 and 270,740.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,090.80, 780,136.20 and 270,740.40 is: 406,110.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,090.80 : 780,136.20 = 270,740.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,090.80/780,136.20 = 270,740.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,090.80x = 780,136.20 × 270,740.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,090.80x = 211,214,386,842.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,214,386,842.48/520,090.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,110.60

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