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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,002.20, 958,428.90 and 533,026.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,002.20, 958,428.90 and 533,026.20 is: 800,730.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,002.20 : 958,428.90 = 533,026.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,002.20/958,428.90 = 533,026.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,002.20x = 958,428.90 × 533,026.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,002.20x = 510,867,714,537.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,867,714,537.18/638,002.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800,730.33

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