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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,081.40, 801,122.10 and 254,145.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,081.40, 801,122.10 and 254,145.40 is: 381,218.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,081.40 : 801,122.10 = 254,145.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,081.40/801,122.10 = 254,145.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,081.40x = 801,122.10 × 254,145.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,081.40x = 203,601,496,553.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,601,496,553.34/534,081.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,218.10

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