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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,575.55, 804,571.72 and 221,064.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,575.55, 804,571.72 and 221,064.35 is: 331,476.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,575.55 : 804,571.72 = 221,064.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,575.55/804,571.72 = 221,064.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,575.55x = 804,571.72 × 221,064.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,575.55x = 177,862,124,310.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,862,124,310.18/536,575.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,476.39

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