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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,309.80, 780,621.90 and 246,965.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,309.80, 780,621.90 and 246,965.80 is: 370,523.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,309.80 : 780,621.90 = 246,965.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,309.80/780,621.90 = 246,965.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,309.80x = 780,621.90 × 246,965.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,309.80x = 192,786,912,031.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,786,912,031.02/520,309.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,523.32

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