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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,208.37, 801,306.07 and 160,228.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,208.37, 801,306.07 and 160,228.13 is: 240,340.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,208.37 : 801,306.07 = 160,228.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,208.37/801,306.07 = 160,228.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,208.37x = 801,306.07 × 160,228.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,208.37x = 128,391,768,746.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,391,768,746.65/534,208.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,340.24

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