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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815,558.76, 1,223,338.14 and 254,641.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815,558.76, 1,223,338.14 and 254,641.32 is: 381,961.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815,558.76 : 1,223,338.14 = 254,641.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815,558.76/1,223,338.14 = 254,641.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815,558.76x = 1,223,338.14 × 254,641.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815,558.76x = 311,512,438,775.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,512,438,775.95/815,558.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,961.98

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