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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,200.72, 780,301.08 and 146,223.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,200.72, 780,301.08 and 146,223.72 is: 219,335.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,200.72 : 780,301.08 = 146,223.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,200.72/780,301.08 = 146,223.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,200.72x = 780,301.08 × 146,223.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,200.72x = 114,098,526,637.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,098,526,637.62/520,200.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,335.58

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