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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,757.58, 794,636.38 and 155,780.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,757.58, 794,636.38 and 155,780.58 is: 233,670.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,757.58 : 794,636.38 = 155,780.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,757.58/794,636.38 = 155,780.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,757.58x = 794,636.38 × 155,780.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,757.58x = 123,788,918,463.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,788,918,463.85/529,757.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,670.88

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