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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,484.20, 801,725.76 and 218,941.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,484.20, 801,725.76 and 218,941.68 is: 328,412.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,484.20 : 801,725.76 = 218,941.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,484.20/801,725.76 = 218,941.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,484.20x = 801,725.76 × 218,941.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,484.20x = 175,531,184,793.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,531,184,793.68/534,484.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,412.30

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