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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,099.70, 780,149.55 and 445,450.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,099.70, 780,149.55 and 445,450.10 is: 668,175.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,099.70 : 780,149.55 = 445,450.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,099.70/780,149.55 = 445,450.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,099.70x = 780,149.55 × 445,450.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,099.70x = 347,517,695,062.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,517,695,062.46/520,099.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668,175.15

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