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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,049.13, 800,971.73 and 160,072.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,049.13, 800,971.73 and 160,072.13 is: 240,077.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,049.13 : 800,971.73 = 160,072.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,049.13/800,971.73 = 160,072.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,049.13x = 800,971.73 × 160,072.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,049.13x = 128,213,250,090.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,213,250,090.52/534,049.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,077.63

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