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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,224.40, 780,336.60 and 146,247.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,224.40, 780,336.60 and 146,247.40 is: 219,371.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,224.40 : 780,336.60 = 146,247.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,224.40/780,336.60 = 146,247.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,224.40x = 780,336.60 × 146,247.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,224.40x = 114,122,198,874.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,122,198,874.84/520,224.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,371.10

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