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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,122.70, 801,637.65 and 218,805.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,122.70, 801,637.65 and 218,805.90 is: 328,394.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,122.70 : 801,637.65 = 218,805.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,122.70/801,637.65 = 218,805.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,122.70x = 801,637.65 × 218,805.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,122.70x = 175,403,047,482.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,403,047,482.14/534,122.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,394.67

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