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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,200.95, 780,301.43 and 146,223.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,200.95, 780,301.43 and 146,223.95 is: 219,335.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,200.95 : 780,301.43 = 146,223.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,200.95/780,301.43 = 146,223.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,200.95x = 780,301.43 × 146,223.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,200.95x = 114,098,752,652.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,098,752,652.62/520,200.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,335.92

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