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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,230.40, 801,345.60 and 254,294.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,230.40, 801,345.60 and 254,294.40 is: 381,441.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,230.40 : 801,345.60 = 254,294.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,230.40/801,345.60 = 254,294.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,230.40x = 801,345.60 × 254,294.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,230.40x = 203,777,698,544.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,777,698,544.64/534,230.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,441.60

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