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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,538.80, 507,808.20 and 322,986.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,538.80, 507,808.20 and 322,986.80 is: 484,480.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,538.80 : 507,808.20 = 322,986.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,538.80/507,808.20 = 322,986.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,538.80x = 507,808.20 × 322,986.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,538.80x = 164,015,345,531.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,015,345,531.76/338,538.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484,480.20

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