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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,131.60, 795,197.40 and 404,160.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,131.60, 795,197.40 and 404,160.40 is: 606,240.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,131.60 : 795,197.40 = 404,160.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,131.60/795,197.40 = 404,160.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,131.60x = 795,197.40 × 404,160.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,131.60x = 321,387,299,262.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,387,299,262.96/530,131.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606,240.60

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