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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,635.40, 804,953.10 and 379,171.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,635.40, 804,953.10 and 379,171.40 is: 568,757.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,635.40 : 804,953.10 = 379,171.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,635.40/804,953.10 = 379,171.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,635.40x = 804,953.10 × 379,171.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,635.40x = 305,215,193,861.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,215,193,861.34/536,635.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568,757.10

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