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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812,266.16, 1,218,004.52 and 407,284.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812,266.16, 1,218,004.52 and 407,284.38 is: 610,728.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812,266.16 : 1,218,004.52 = 407,284.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812,266.16/1,218,004.52 = 407,284.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812,266.16x = 1,218,004.52 × 407,284.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812,266.16x = 496,074,213,728.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,074,213,728.98/812,266.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610,728.65

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