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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,195.20, 801,292.80 and 160,218.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,195.20, 801,292.80 and 160,218.20 is: 240,327.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,195.20 : 801,292.80 = 160,218.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,195.20/801,292.80 = 160,218.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,195.20x = 801,292.80 × 160,218.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,195.20x = 128,381,690,088.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,381,690,088.96/534,195.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,327.30

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