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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813,242, 1,122,276.58 and 450,671.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813,242, 1,122,276.58 and 450,671.82 is: 621,928.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813,242 : 1,122,276.58 = 450,671.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813,242/1,122,276.58 = 450,671.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813,242x = 1,122,276.58 × 450,671.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813,242x = 505,778,428,851.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,778,428,851.98/813,242
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,928.56

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