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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,443.06, 780,667.02 and 160,609.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,443.06, 780,667.02 and 160,609.47 is: 240,914.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,443.06 : 780,667.02 = 160,609.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,443.06/780,667.02 = 160,609.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,443.06x = 780,667.02 × 160,609.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,443.06x = 125,382,516,328.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,382,516,328.68/520,443.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,914.95

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