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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533,437.07, 800,780.72 and 421,192.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533,437.07, 800,780.72 and 421,192.94 is: 632,282.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533,437.07 : 800,780.72 = 421,192.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533,437.07/800,780.72 = 421,192.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533,437.07x = 800,780.72 × 421,192.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533,437.07x = 337,283,179,642.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,283,179,642.25/533,437.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632,282.98

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