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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,463.99, 795,688.19 and 131,104.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,463.99, 795,688.19 and 131,104.80 is: 196,655.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,463.99 : 795,688.19 = 131,104.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,463.99/795,688.19 = 131,104.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,463.99x = 795,688.19 × 131,104.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,463.99x = 104,318,540,356.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,318,540,356.79/530,463.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,655.27

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