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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,151.80, 801,326.52 and 169,506

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,151.80, 801,326.52 and 169,506 is: 254,290.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,151.80 : 801,326.52 = 169,506 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,151.80/801,326.52 = 169,506/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,151.80x = 801,326.52 × 169,506
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,151.80x = 135,829,653,099.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,829,653,099.12/534,151.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,290.36

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