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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,758.58, 801,597.80 and 335,218.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,758.58, 801,597.80 and 335,218.83 is: 502,489.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,758.58 : 801,597.80 = 335,218.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,758.58/801,597.80 = 335,218.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,758.58x = 801,597.80 × 335,218.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,758.58x = 268,710,674,970.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,710,674,970.48/534,758.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,489.69

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