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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,799.68, 801,658.89 and 335,259.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,799.68, 801,658.89 and 335,259.96 is: 502,551.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,799.68 : 801,658.89 = 335,259.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,799.68/801,658.89 = 335,259.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,799.68x = 801,658.89 × 335,259.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,799.68x = 268,764,127,395.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,764,127,395.04/534,799.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,551.03

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