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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,385.52, 804,577.58 and 137,026.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,385.52, 804,577.58 and 137,026.60 is: 205,539.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,385.52 : 804,577.58 = 137,026.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,385.52/804,577.58 = 137,026.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,385.52x = 804,577.58 × 137,026.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,385.52x = 110,248,530,223.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,248,530,223.63/536,385.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,539.72

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