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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,381.66, 804,572.49 and 137,023.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,381.66, 804,572.49 and 137,023.31 is: 205,534.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,381.66 : 804,572.49 = 137,023.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,381.66/804,572.49 = 137,023.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,381.66x = 804,572.49 × 137,023.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,381.66x = 110,245,185,714.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,245,185,714.74/536,381.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,534.97

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