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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,189.99, 807,264.79 and 133,383.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,189.99, 807,264.79 and 133,383.53 is: 200,070.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,189.99 : 807,264.79 = 133,383.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,189.99/807,264.79 = 133,383.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,189.99x = 807,264.79 × 133,383.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,189.99x = 107,675,827,334.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,675,827,334.91/538,189.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,070.29

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