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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,312.93, 801,511.02 and 155,239.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,312.93, 801,511.02 and 155,239.80 is: 232,871.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,312.93 : 801,511.02 = 155,239.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,312.93/801,511.02 = 155,239.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,312.93x = 801,511.02 × 155,239.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,312.93x = 124,426,410,442.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,426,410,442.60/534,312.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,871.79

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