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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,803.70, 807,687.15 and 418,794.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,803.70, 807,687.15 and 418,794.10 is: 627,788.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,803.70 : 807,687.15 = 418,794.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,803.70/807,687.15 = 418,794.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,803.70x = 807,687.15 × 418,794.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,803.70x = 338,254,613,065.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,254,613,065.82/538,803.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627,788.22

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