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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,474.88, 795,704.46 and 131,115.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,474.88, 795,704.46 and 131,115.72 is: 196,671.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,474.88 : 795,704.46 = 131,115.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,474.88/795,704.46 = 131,115.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,474.88x = 795,704.46 × 131,115.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,474.88x = 104,329,363,180.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,329,363,180.11/530,474.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,671.64

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