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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,664.94, 780,999.37 and 183,521.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,664.94, 780,999.37 and 183,521.57 is: 275,283.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,664.94 : 780,999.37 = 183,521.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,664.94/780,999.37 = 183,521.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,664.94x = 780,999.37 × 183,521.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,664.94x = 143,330,226,187.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,330,226,187.61/520,664.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,283.04

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