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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,385.40, 806,670.90 and 425,633.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,385.40, 806,670.90 and 425,633.40 is: 637,732.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,385.40 : 806,670.90 = 425,633.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,385.40/806,670.90 = 425,633.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,385.40x = 806,670.90 × 425,633.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,385.40x = 343,346,077,848.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,346,077,848.06/538,385.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,732.89

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