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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,218.73, 801,369.78 and 155,145.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,218.73, 801,369.78 and 155,145.69 is: 232,730.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,218.73 : 801,369.78 = 155,145.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,218.73/801,369.78 = 155,145.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,218.73x = 801,369.78 × 155,145.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,218.73x = 124,329,067,463.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,329,067,463.25/534,218.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,730.64

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