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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,099.70, 780,149.55 and 146,122.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,099.70, 780,149.55 and 146,122.70 is: 219,184.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,099.70 : 780,149.55 = 146,122.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,099.70/780,149.55 = 146,122.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,099.70x = 780,149.55 × 146,122.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,099.70x = 113,997,558,649.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,997,558,649.79/520,099.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,184.05

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