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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,325.32, 801,253.08 and 160,260.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,325.32, 801,253.08 and 160,260.84 is: 240,320.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,325.32 : 801,253.08 = 160,260.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,325.32/801,253.08 = 160,260.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,325.32x = 801,253.08 × 160,260.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,325.32x = 128,409,491,653.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,409,491,653.39/534,325.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,320.81

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