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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,202.20, 804,439.44 and 248,221.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,202.20, 804,439.44 and 248,221.46 is: 372,395.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,202.20 : 804,439.44 = 248,221.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,202.20/804,439.44 = 248,221.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,202.20x = 804,439.44 × 248,221.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,202.20x = 199,679,127,015.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,679,127,015.08/536,202.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,395.21

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