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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,003.20, 807,004.80 and 328,051.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,003.20, 807,004.80 and 328,051.20 is: 492,076.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,003.20 : 807,004.80 = 328,051.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,003.20/807,004.80 = 328,051.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,003.20x = 807,004.80 × 328,051.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,003.20x = 264,738,893,045.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,738,893,045.76/538,003.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,076.80

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