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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,004.38, 800,122.05 and 375,458.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,004.38, 800,122.05 and 375,458.22 is: 562,565.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,004.38 : 800,122.05 = 375,458.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,004.38/800,122.05 = 375,458.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,004.38x = 800,122.05 × 375,458.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,004.38x = 300,412,400,675.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,412,400,675.75/534,004.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,565.42

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