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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,636.90, 804,955.35 and 379,172.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,636.90, 804,955.35 and 379,172.90 is: 568,759.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,636.90 : 804,955.35 = 379,172.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,636.90/804,955.35 = 379,172.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,636.90x = 804,955.35 × 379,172.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,636.90x = 305,217,254,430.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,217,254,430.02/536,636.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568,759.35

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