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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,963.80, 808,737.30 and 223,452.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,963.80, 808,737.30 and 223,452.60 is: 335,299.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,963.80 : 808,737.30 = 223,452.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,963.80/808,737.30 = 223,452.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,963.80x = 808,737.30 × 223,452.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,963.80x = 180,714,452,401.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,714,452,401.98/538,963.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,299.80

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