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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,994.40, 808,491.60 and 223,346.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,994.40, 808,491.60 and 223,346.40 is: 335,019.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,994.40 : 808,491.60 = 223,346.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,994.40/808,491.60 = 223,346.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,994.40x = 808,491.60 × 223,346.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,994.40x = 180,573,688,290.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,573,688,290.24/538,994.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,019.60

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