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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,365.38, 795,426.57 and 151,278.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,365.38, 795,426.57 and 151,278.90 is: 226,883.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,365.38 : 795,426.57 = 151,278.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,365.38/795,426.57 = 151,278.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,365.38x = 795,426.57 × 151,278.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,365.38x = 120,331,256,540.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,331,256,540.37/530,365.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,883.69

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