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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,626.42, 801,899.52 and 155,550.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,626.42, 801,899.52 and 155,550.06 is: 233,313.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,626.42 : 801,899.52 = 155,550.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,626.42/801,899.52 = 155,550.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,626.42x = 801,899.52 × 155,550.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,626.42x = 124,735,518,449.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,735,518,449.97/534,626.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,313.42

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