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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,564.60, 795,846.90 and 425,588.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,564.60, 795,846.90 and 425,588.60 is: 638,382.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,564.60 : 795,846.90 = 425,588.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,564.60/795,846.90 = 425,588.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,564.60x = 795,846.90 × 425,588.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,564.60x = 338,703,367,985.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,703,367,985.34/530,564.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,382.90

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