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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,245.12, 801,497.28 and 160,268.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,245.12, 801,497.28 and 160,268.12 is: 240,441.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,245.12 : 801,497.28 = 160,268.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,245.12/801,497.28 = 160,268.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,245.12x = 801,497.28 × 160,268.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,245.12x = 128,454,462,250.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,454,462,250.71/534,245.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,441.06

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