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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,196.15, 801,335.72 and 155,123.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,196.15, 801,335.72 and 155,123.13 is: 232,696.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,196.15 : 801,335.72 = 155,123.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,196.15/801,335.72 = 155,123.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,196.15x = 801,335.72 × 155,123.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,196.15x = 124,305,705,067.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,305,705,067.20/534,196.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,696.74

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