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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,145.30, 794,945.55 and 156,119.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,145.30, 794,945.55 and 156,119.70 is: 234,099.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,145.30 : 794,945.55 = 156,119.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,145.30/794,945.55 = 156,119.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,145.30x = 794,945.55 × 156,119.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,145.30x = 124,106,660,782.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,106,660,782.34/530,145.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,099.33

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