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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,425.56, 780,900.66 and 205,108.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,425.56, 780,900.66 and 205,108.76 is: 307,766.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,425.56 : 780,900.66 = 205,108.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,425.56/780,900.66 = 205,108.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,425.56x = 780,900.66 × 205,108.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,425.56x = 160,169,566,055.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,169,566,055.78/520,425.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,766.52

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