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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,150.72, 806,807.20 and 348,209.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,150.72, 806,807.20 and 348,209.76 is: 522,043.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,150.72 : 806,807.20 = 348,209.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,150.72/806,807.20 = 348,209.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,150.72x = 806,807.20 × 348,209.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,150.72x = 280,938,141,478.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,938,141,478.27/538,150.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522,043.60

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