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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,397.40, 806,688.90 and 425,645.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,397.40, 806,688.90 and 425,645.40 is: 637,750.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,397.40 : 806,688.90 = 425,645.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,397.40/806,688.90 = 425,645.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,397.40x = 806,688.90 × 425,645.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,397.40x = 343,363,419,516.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,363,419,516.06/538,397.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,750.89

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