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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,203.29, 780,304.92 and 146,226.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,203.29, 780,304.92 and 146,226.29 is: 219,339.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,203.29 : 780,304.92 = 146,226.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,203.29/780,304.92 = 146,226.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,203.29x = 780,304.92 × 146,226.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,203.29x = 114,101,089,618.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,101,089,618.82/520,203.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,339.43

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