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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,267.43, 780,401.46 and 146,290.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,267.43, 780,401.46 and 146,290.43 is: 219,435.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,267.43 : 780,401.46 = 146,290.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,267.43/780,401.46 = 146,290.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,267.43x = 780,401.46 × 146,290.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,267.43x = 114,165,265,156.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,165,265,156.03/520,267.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,435.73

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