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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,658.13, 804,978.97 and 137,295.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,658.13, 804,978.97 and 137,295.52 is: 205,941.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,658.13 : 804,978.97 = 137,295.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,658.13/804,978.97 = 137,295.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,658.13x = 804,978.97 × 137,295.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,658.13x = 110,520,006,275.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,520,006,275.21/536,658.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,941.18

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