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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,472.88, 795,701.49 and 131,113.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,472.88, 795,701.49 and 131,113.69 is: 196,668.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,472.88 : 795,701.49 = 131,113.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,472.88/795,701.49 = 131,113.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,472.88x = 795,701.49 × 131,113.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,472.88x = 104,327,358,492.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,327,358,492.40/530,472.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,668.60

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