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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,167.68, 780,476.88 and 183,448.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,167.68, 780,476.88 and 183,448.96 is: 275,252.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,167.68 : 780,476.88 = 183,448.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,167.68/780,476.88 = 183,448.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,167.68x = 780,476.88 × 183,448.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,167.68x = 143,177,671,940.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,177,671,940.05/520,167.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,252.92

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