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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,872.40, 907,308.60 and 538,387.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,872.40, 907,308.60 and 538,387.60 is: 807,581.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,872.40 : 907,308.60 = 538,387.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,872.40/907,308.60 = 538,387.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,872.40x = 907,308.60 × 538,387.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,872.40x = 488,483,699,613.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,483,699,613.36/604,872.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807,581.40

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