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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,535.59, 801,929.09 and 155,464.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,535.59, 801,929.09 and 155,464.70 is: 233,233.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,535.59 : 801,929.09 = 155,464.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,535.59/801,929.09 = 155,464.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,535.59x = 801,929.09 × 155,464.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,535.59x = 124,671,660,611.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,671,660,611.15/534,535.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,233.60

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