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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,194.20, 801,291.30 and 160,217.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,194.20, 801,291.30 and 160,217.20 is: 240,325.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,194.20 : 801,291.30 = 160,217.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,194.20/801,291.30 = 160,217.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,194.20x = 801,291.30 × 160,217.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,194.20x = 128,380,648,470.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,380,648,470.36/534,194.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,325.80

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