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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531,966.80, 797,950.20 and 364,005.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531,966.80, 797,950.20 and 364,005.20 is: 546,007.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531,966.80 : 797,950.20 = 364,005.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531,966.80/797,950.20 = 364,005.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531,966.80x = 797,950.20 × 364,005.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531,966.80x = 290,458,022,141.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,458,022,141.04/531,966.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,007.80

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