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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,844.40, 778,266.60 and 413,868.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,844.40, 778,266.60 and 413,868.40 is: 620,802.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,844.40 : 778,266.60 = 413,868.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,844.40/778,266.60 = 413,868.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,844.40x = 778,266.60 × 413,868.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,844.40x = 322,099,952,515.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,099,952,515.44/518,844.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620,802.60

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