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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,576.79, 794,358.26 and 130,221.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,576.79, 794,358.26 and 130,221.02 is: 195,329.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,576.79 : 794,358.26 = 130,221.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,576.79/794,358.26 = 130,221.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,576.79x = 794,358.26 × 130,221.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,576.79x = 103,442,138,239.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,442,138,239.73/529,576.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,329.82

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