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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,247.21, 800,098.66 and 309,133.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,247.21, 800,098.66 and 309,133.22 is: 462,963.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,247.21 : 800,098.66 = 309,133.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,247.21/800,098.66 = 309,133.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,247.21x = 800,098.66 × 309,133.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,247.21x = 247,337,077,083.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,337,077,083.73/534,247.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,963.72

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