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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,414.72, 780,884.48 and 205,097.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,414.72, 780,884.48 and 205,097.60 is: 307,749.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,414.72 : 780,884.48 = 205,097.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,414.72/780,884.48 = 205,097.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,414.72x = 780,884.48 × 205,097.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,414.72x = 160,157,532,725.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,157,532,725.25/520,414.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,749.81

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