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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816,001, 1,224,045.24 and 255,079.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816,001, 1,224,045.24 and 255,079.24 is: 382,632.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816,001 : 1,224,045.24 = 255,079.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816,001/1,224,045.24 = 255,079.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816,001x = 1,224,045.24 × 255,079.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816,001x = 312,228,529,544.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,228,529,544.82/816,001
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,632.53

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