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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,160.74, 804,202.77 and 311,380.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,160.74, 804,202.77 and 311,380.88 is: 467,049.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,160.74 : 804,202.77 = 311,380.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,160.74/804,202.77 = 311,380.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,160.74x = 804,202.77 × 311,380.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,160.74x = 250,413,366,221.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,413,366,221.04/536,160.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,049.05

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