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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,152.70, 805,673.85 and 328,200.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,152.70, 805,673.85 and 328,200.70 is: 491,352.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,152.70 : 805,673.85 = 328,200.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,152.70/805,673.85 = 328,200.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,152.70x = 805,673.85 × 328,200.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,152.70x = 264,422,721,541.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,422,721,541.70/538,152.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,352.59

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