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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,239.14, 780,421.26 and 183,210.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,239.14, 780,421.26 and 183,210.15 is: 274,837.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,239.14 : 780,421.26 = 183,210.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,239.14/780,421.26 = 183,210.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,239.14x = 780,421.26 × 183,210.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,239.14x = 142,981,099,721.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,981,099,721.41/520,239.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,837.26

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