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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,787.58, 801,641.55 and 335,248.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,787.58, 801,641.55 and 335,248.13 is: 502,533.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,787.58 : 801,641.55 = 335,248.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,787.58/801,641.55 = 335,248.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,787.58x = 801,641.55 × 335,248.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,787.58x = 268,748,826,559.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,748,826,559.59/534,787.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,533.79

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