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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,101.40, 780,152.10 and 352,139.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,101.40, 780,152.10 and 352,139.80 is: 528,209.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,101.40 : 780,152.10 = 352,139.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,101.40/780,152.10 = 352,139.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,101.40x = 780,152.10 × 352,139.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,101.40x = 274,722,604,463.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,722,604,463.58/520,101.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528,209.70

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