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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,910.80, 808,657.80 and 223,399.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,910.80, 808,657.80 and 223,399.60 is: 335,220.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,910.80 : 808,657.80 = 223,399.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,910.80/808,657.80 = 223,399.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,910.80x = 808,657.80 × 223,399.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,910.80x = 180,653,829,056.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,653,829,056.88/538,910.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,220.28

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