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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,199.67, 780,299.49 and 146,222.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,199.67, 780,299.49 and 146,222.67 is: 219,334.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,199.67 : 780,299.49 = 146,222.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,199.67/780,299.49 = 146,222.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,199.67x = 780,299.49 × 146,222.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,199.67x = 114,097,474,827.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,097,474,827.44/520,199.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,334.00

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