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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993,313.80, 1,489,970.70 and 520,144.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993,313.80, 1,489,970.70 and 520,144.20 is: 780,216.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993,313.80 : 1,489,970.70 = 520,144.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993,313.80/1,489,970.70 = 520,144.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993,313.80x = 1,489,970.70 × 520,144.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993,313.80x = 774,999,617,774.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,999,617,774.94/993,313.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780,216.30

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