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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535,999.70, 803,999.55 and 325,702.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535,999.70, 803,999.55 and 325,702.10 is: 488,553.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535,999.70 : 803,999.55 = 325,702.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535,999.70/803,999.55 = 325,702.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535,999.70x = 803,999.55 × 325,702.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535,999.70x = 261,864,341,834.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,864,341,834.06/535,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,553.15

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