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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,207.23, 780,310.83 and 146,230.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,207.23, 780,310.83 and 146,230.23 is: 219,345.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,207.23 : 780,310.83 = 146,230.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,207.23/780,310.83 = 146,230.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,207.23x = 780,310.83 × 146,230.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,207.23x = 114,105,032,142.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,105,032,142.39/520,207.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,345.34

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