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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,091.20, 780,136.80 and 268,148.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,091.20, 780,136.80 and 268,148.80 is: 402,223.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,091.20 : 780,136.80 = 268,148.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,091.20/780,136.80 = 268,148.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,091.20x = 780,136.80 × 268,148.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,091.20x = 209,192,746,755.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,192,746,755.84/520,091.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,223.20

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