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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,373.44, 806,525.24 and 300,996.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,373.44, 806,525.24 and 300,996.24 is: 450,915.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,373.44 : 806,525.24 = 300,996.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,373.44/806,525.24 = 300,996.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,373.44x = 806,525.24 × 300,996.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,373.44x = 242,761,064,705.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,761,064,705.10/538,373.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,915.75

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