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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885,308.40, 1,326,378.60 and 538,460.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885,308.40, 1,326,378.60 and 538,460.40 is: 806,727.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885,308.40 : 1,326,378.60 = 538,460.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885,308.40/1,326,378.60 = 538,460.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885,308.40x = 1,326,378.60 × 538,460.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885,308.40x = 714,202,351,507.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,202,351,507.44/885,308.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806,727.18

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