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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,564.59, 801,897.55 and 150,312.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,564.59, 801,897.55 and 150,312.60 is: 225,483.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,564.59 : 801,897.55 = 150,312.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,564.59/801,897.55 = 150,312.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,564.59x = 801,897.55 × 150,312.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,564.59x = 120,535,305,298.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,535,305,298.35/534,564.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,483.15

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