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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,360.66, 801,593.63 and 155,284.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,360.66, 801,593.63 and 155,284.71 is: 232,942.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,360.66 : 801,593.63 = 155,284.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,360.66/801,593.63 = 155,284.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,360.66x = 801,593.63 × 155,284.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,360.66x = 124,475,234,372.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,475,234,372.40/534,360.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,942.36

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