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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,936.80, 806,019.60 and 315,445.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,936.80, 806,019.60 and 315,445.60 is: 473,529.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,936.80 : 806,019.60 = 315,445.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,936.80/806,019.60 = 315,445.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,936.80x = 806,019.60 × 315,445.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,936.80x = 254,255,336,333.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,255,336,333.76/536,936.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473,529.35

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