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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,246.92, 804,474.06 and 203,797

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,246.92, 804,474.06 and 203,797 is: 305,734.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,246.92 : 804,474.06 = 203,797 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,246.92/804,474.06 = 203,797/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,246.92x = 804,474.06 × 203,797
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,246.92x = 163,949,400,005.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,949,400,005.82/536,246.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,734.90

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