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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533,564.24, 800,347.71 and 218,021.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533,564.24, 800,347.71 and 218,021.15 is: 327,032.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533,564.24 : 800,347.71 = 218,021.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533,564.24/800,347.71 = 218,021.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533,564.24x = 800,347.71 × 218,021.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533,564.24x = 174,492,724,132.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,492,724,132.33/533,564.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,032.27

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