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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,208.23, 780,312.33 and 146,231.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,208.23, 780,312.33 and 146,231.23 is: 219,346.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,208.23 : 780,312.33 = 146,231.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,208.23/780,312.33 = 146,231.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,208.23x = 780,312.33 × 146,231.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,208.23x = 114,106,031,800.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,106,031,800.07/520,208.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,346.84

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