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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,164.60, 780,246.90 and 146,187.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,164.60, 780,246.90 and 146,187.60 is: 219,281.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,164.60 : 780,246.90 = 146,187.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,164.60/780,246.90 = 146,187.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,164.60x = 780,246.90 × 146,187.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,164.60x = 114,062,421,718.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,062,421,718.44/520,164.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,281.40

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