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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808,388.72, 1,212,249.46 and 275,952.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808,388.72, 1,212,249.46 and 275,952.68 is: 413,815.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808,388.72 : 1,212,249.46 = 275,952.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808,388.72/1,212,249.46 = 275,952.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808,388.72x = 1,212,249.46 × 275,952.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808,388.72x = 334,523,487,315.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,523,487,315.55/808,388.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,815.14

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