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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,005.70, 807,008.55 and 328,053.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,005.70, 807,008.55 and 328,053.70 is: 492,080.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,005.70 : 807,008.55 = 328,053.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,005.70/807,008.55 = 328,053.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,005.70x = 807,008.55 × 328,053.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,005.70x = 264,742,140,759.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,742,140,759.14/538,005.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,080.55

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