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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,007.40, 804,011.10 and 220,359.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,007.40, 804,011.10 and 220,359.40 is: 330,539.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,007.40 : 804,011.10 = 220,359.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,007.40/804,011.10 = 220,359.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,007.40x = 804,011.10 × 220,359.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,007.40x = 177,171,403,589.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,171,403,589.34/536,007.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,539.10

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