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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,215.40, 795,203.26 and 151,127.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,215.40, 795,203.26 and 151,127.98 is: 226,657.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,215.40 : 795,203.26 = 151,127.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,215.40/795,203.26 = 151,127.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,215.40x = 795,203.26 × 151,127.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,215.40x = 120,177,460,007.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,177,460,007.39/530,215.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,657.81

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