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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,701.20, 804,130.20 and 283,606.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,701.20, 804,130.20 and 283,606.80 is: 424,923.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,701.20 : 804,130.20 = 283,606.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,701.20/804,130.20 = 283,606.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,701.20x = 804,130.20 × 283,606.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,701.20x = 228,056,792,805.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,056,792,805.36/536,701.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,923.20

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