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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,209.08, 780,365.54 and 141,135.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,209.08, 780,365.54 and 141,135.76 is: 211,717.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,209.08 : 780,365.54 = 141,135.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,209.08/780,365.54 = 141,135.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,209.08x = 780,365.54 × 141,135.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,209.08x = 110,137,483,565.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,137,483,565.71/520,209.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,717.73

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