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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,206.73, 780,310.08 and 146,229.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,206.73, 780,310.08 and 146,229.73 is: 219,344.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,206.73 : 780,310.08 = 146,229.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,206.73/780,310.08 = 146,229.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,206.73x = 780,310.08 × 146,229.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,206.73x = 114,104,532,314.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,104,532,314.68/520,206.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,344.59

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