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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,759.46, 801,722.70 and 264,701.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,759.46, 801,722.70 and 264,701.18 is: 396,845.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,759.46 : 801,722.70 = 264,701.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,759.46/801,722.70 = 264,701.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,759.46x = 801,722.70 × 264,701.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,759.46x = 212,216,946,727.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,216,946,727.09/534,759.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,845.62

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