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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,092.70, 780,139.05 and 268,150.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,092.70, 780,139.05 and 268,150.30 is: 402,225.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,092.70 : 780,139.05 = 268,150.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,092.70/780,139.05 = 268,150.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,092.70x = 780,139.05 × 268,150.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,092.70x = 209,194,520,299.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,194,520,299.22/520,092.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,225.45

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