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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,512.10, 780,768.15 and 254,443.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,512.10, 780,768.15 and 254,443.30 is: 381,664.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,512.10 : 780,768.15 = 254,443.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,512.10/780,768.15 = 254,443.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,512.10x = 780,768.15 × 254,443.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,512.10x = 198,661,224,620.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,661,224,620.90/520,512.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,664.95

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