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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,164.20, 804,246.30 and 325,866.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,164.20, 804,246.30 and 325,866.60 is: 488,799.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,164.20 : 804,246.30 = 325,866.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,164.20/804,246.30 = 325,866.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,164.20x = 804,246.30 × 325,866.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,164.20x = 262,077,007,343.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,077,007,343.58/536,164.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,799.90

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