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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,520.10, 780,780.15 and 146,543.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,520.10, 780,780.15 and 146,543.10 is: 219,814.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,520.10 : 780,780.15 = 146,543.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,520.10/780,780.15 = 146,543.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,520.10x = 780,780.15 × 146,543.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,520.10x = 114,417,943,599.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,417,943,599.47/520,520.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,814.65

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