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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,463.62, 795,687.62 and 131,104.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,463.62, 795,687.62 and 131,104.43 is: 196,654.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,463.62 : 795,687.62 = 131,104.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,463.62/795,687.62 = 131,104.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,463.62x = 795,687.62 × 131,104.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,463.62x = 104,318,168,227.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,318,168,227.48/530,463.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,654.71

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