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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,580.32, 804,867.60 and 137,220.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,580.32, 804,867.60 and 137,220.44 is: 205,829.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,580.32 : 804,867.60 = 137,220.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,580.32/804,867.60 = 137,220.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,580.32x = 804,867.60 × 137,220.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,580.32x = 110,444,286,213.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,444,286,213.74/536,580.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,829.92

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