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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,224.88, 780,337.72 and 141,145.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,224.88, 780,337.72 and 141,145.60 is: 211,718.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,224.88 : 780,337.72 = 141,145.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,224.88/780,337.72 = 141,145.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,224.88x = 780,337.72 × 141,145.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,224.88x = 110,141,235,692.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,141,235,692.03/520,224.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,718.51

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