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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,381.52, 804,571.58 and 137,022.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,381.52, 804,571.58 and 137,022.60 is: 205,533.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,381.52 : 804,571.58 = 137,022.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,381.52/804,571.58 = 137,022.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,381.52x = 804,571.58 × 137,022.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,381.52x = 110,244,489,777.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,244,489,777.71/536,381.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,533.72

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