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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,280.90, 804,421.35 and 220,964.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,280.90, 804,421.35 and 220,964.10 is: 331,446.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,280.90 : 804,421.35 = 220,964.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,280.90/804,421.35 = 220,964.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,280.90x = 804,421.35 × 220,964.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,280.90x = 177,748,239,623.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,748,239,623.54/536,280.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,446.15

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