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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,771.22, 801,617.07 and 335,231.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,771.22, 801,617.07 and 335,231.74 is: 502,509.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,771.22 : 801,617.07 = 335,231.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,771.22/801,617.07 = 335,231.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,771.22x = 801,617.07 × 335,231.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,771.22x = 268,727,482,365.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,727,482,365.88/534,771.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,509.24

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