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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,329.20, 804,493.80 and 326,031.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,329.20, 804,493.80 and 326,031.60 is: 489,047.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,329.20 : 804,493.80 = 326,031.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,329.20/804,493.80 = 326,031.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,329.20x = 804,493.80 × 326,031.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,329.20x = 262,290,400,804.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,290,400,804.08/536,329.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489,047.40

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