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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,282.54, 780,475.75 and 141,209.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,282.54, 780,475.75 and 141,209.38 is: 211,828.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,282.54 : 780,475.75 = 141,209.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,282.54/780,475.75 = 141,209.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,282.54x = 780,475.75 × 141,209.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,282.54x = 110,210,493,789.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,210,493,789.23/520,282.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,828.16

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