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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,151.60, 795,227.40 and 320,199.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,151.60, 795,227.40 and 320,199.60 is: 480,299.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,151.60 : 795,227.40 = 320,199.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,151.60/795,227.40 = 320,199.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,151.60x = 795,227.40 × 320,199.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,151.60x = 254,631,495,389.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,631,495,389.04/530,151.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,299.40

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