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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539,061.20, 808,591.80 and 329,109.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539,061.20, 808,591.80 and 329,109.20 is: 493,663.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539,061.20 : 808,591.80 = 329,109.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539,061.20/808,591.80 = 329,109.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539,061.20x = 808,591.80 × 329,109.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539,061.20x = 266,115,000,424.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,115,000,424.56/539,061.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,663.80

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