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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,789.59, 801,644.54 and 335,250.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,789.59, 801,644.54 and 335,250.14 is: 502,536.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,789.59 : 801,644.54 = 335,250.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,789.59/801,644.54 = 335,250.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,789.59x = 801,644.54 × 335,250.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,789.59x = 268,751,444,265.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,751,444,265.24/534,789.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,536.79

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