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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,546.40, 507,819.60 and 85,826.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,546.40, 507,819.60 and 85,826.40 is: 128,739.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,546.40 : 507,819.60 = 85,826.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,546.40/507,819.60 = 85,826.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,546.40x = 507,819.60 × 85,826.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,546.40x = 43,584,328,117.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,584,328,117.44/338,546.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,739.60

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