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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,035.78, 802,325.88 and 295,771.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,035.78, 802,325.88 and 295,771.96 is: 442,704.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,035.78 : 802,325.88 = 295,771.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,035.78/802,325.88 = 295,771.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,035.78x = 802,325.88 × 295,771.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,035.78x = 237,305,498,086.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,305,498,086.33/536,035.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,704.59

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