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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,659.10, 804,988.65 and 402,814.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,659.10, 804,988.65 and 402,814.70 is: 604,222.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,659.10 : 804,988.65 = 402,814.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,659.10/804,988.65 = 402,814.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,659.10x = 804,988.65 × 402,814.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,659.10x = 324,261,261,553.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,261,261,553.16/536,659.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,222.05

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