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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,283.02, 801,405.09 and 160,296.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,283.02, 801,405.09 and 160,296.30 is: 240,438.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,283.02 : 801,405.09 = 160,296.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,283.02/801,405.09 = 160,296.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,283.02x = 801,405.09 × 160,296.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,283.02x = 128,462,270,728.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,462,270,728.17/534,283.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,438.62

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