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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,498.60, 804,747.90 and 204,031.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,498.60, 804,747.90 and 204,031.40 is: 306,047.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,498.60 : 804,747.90 = 204,031.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,498.60/804,747.90 = 204,031.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,498.60x = 804,747.90 × 204,031.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,498.60x = 164,193,840,684.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,193,840,684.06/536,498.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,047.10

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