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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539,157.20, 809,610.60 and 302,961.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539,157.20, 809,610.60 and 302,961.20 is: 454,933.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539,157.20 : 809,610.60 = 302,961.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539,157.20/809,610.60 = 302,961.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539,157.20x = 809,610.60 × 302,961.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539,157.20x = 245,280,598,908.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,280,598,908.72/539,157.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,933.36

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