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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,814.40, 778,221.60 and 413,838.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,814.40, 778,221.60 and 413,838.40 is: 620,757.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,814.40 : 778,221.60 = 413,838.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,814.40/778,221.60 = 413,838.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,814.40x = 778,221.60 × 413,838.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,814.40x = 322,057,981,789.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,057,981,789.44/518,814.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620,757.60

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