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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535,038.57, 802,324.53 and 202,381.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535,038.57, 802,324.53 and 202,381.29 is: 303,483.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535,038.57 : 802,324.53 = 202,381.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535,038.57/802,324.53 = 202,381.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535,038.57x = 802,324.53 × 202,381.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535,038.57x = 162,375,473,380.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,375,473,380.04/535,038.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,483.68

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