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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,246.29, 801,243.64 and 155,067

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,246.29, 801,243.64 and 155,067 is: 232,563.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,246.29 : 801,243.64 = 155,067 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,246.29/801,243.64 = 155,067/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,246.29x = 801,243.64 × 155,067
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,246.29x = 124,246,447,523.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,246,447,523.88/534,246.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,563.99

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