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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,158.53, 801,316.97 and 155,082.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,158.53, 801,316.97 and 155,082.37 is: 232,646.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,158.53 : 801,316.97 = 155,082.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,158.53/801,316.97 = 155,082.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,158.53x = 801,316.97 × 155,082.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,158.53x = 124,270,134,828.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,270,134,828.82/534,158.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,646.54

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