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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,305.52, 795,141 and 359,736.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,305.52, 795,141 and 359,736.84 is: 539,390.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,305.52 : 795,141 = 359,736.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,305.52/795,141 = 359,736.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,305.52x = 795,141 × 359,736.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,305.52x = 286,041,510,694.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,041,510,694.44/530,305.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,390.04

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