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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,430.80, 507,646.20 and 322,878.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,430.80, 507,646.20 and 322,878.80 is: 484,318.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,430.80 : 507,646.20 = 322,878.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,430.80/507,646.20 = 322,878.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,430.80x = 507,646.20 × 322,878.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,430.80x = 163,908,195,880.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,908,195,880.56/338,430.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484,318.20

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