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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,344.70, 807,517.05 and 328,392.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,344.70, 807,517.05 and 328,392.70 is: 492,589.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,344.70 : 807,517.05 = 328,392.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,344.70/807,517.05 = 328,392.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,344.70x = 807,517.05 × 328,392.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,344.70x = 265,182,704,345.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,182,704,345.54/538,344.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,589.05

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