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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,095.90, 780,146.28 and 220,501.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,095.90, 780,146.28 and 220,501.20 is: 330,752.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,095.90 : 780,146.28 = 220,501.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,095.90/780,146.28 = 220,501.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,095.90x = 780,146.28 × 220,501.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,095.90x = 172,023,190,915.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,023,190,915.54/520,095.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,752.83

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