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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,668.20, 808,002.30 and 455,724.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,668.20, 808,002.30 and 455,724.20 is: 683,586.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,668.20 : 808,002.30 = 455,724.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,668.20/808,002.30 = 455,724.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,668.20x = 808,002.30 × 455,724.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,668.20x = 368,226,201,765.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,226,201,765.66/538,668.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,586.30

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