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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,843.40, 804,674.64 and 221,128.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,843.40, 804,674.64 and 221,128.08 is: 331,448.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,843.40 : 804,674.64 = 221,128.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,843.40/804,674.64 = 221,128.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,843.40x = 804,674.64 × 221,128.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,843.40x = 177,936,158,167.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,936,158,167.89/536,843.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,448.91

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