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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,928.80, 806,007.60 and 315,437.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,928.80, 806,007.60 and 315,437.60 is: 473,517.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,928.80 : 806,007.60 = 315,437.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,928.80/806,007.60 = 315,437.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,928.80x = 806,007.60 × 315,437.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,928.80x = 254,245,102,925.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,245,102,925.76/536,928.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473,517.35

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