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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,940.70, 807,892.65 and 418,931.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,940.70, 807,892.65 and 418,931.10 is: 627,993.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,940.70 : 807,892.65 = 418,931.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,940.70/807,892.65 = 418,931.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,940.70x = 807,892.65 × 418,931.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,940.70x = 338,451,356,546.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,451,356,546.42/538,940.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627,993.69

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