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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816,303, 1,224,466.95 and 310,891.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816,303, 1,224,466.95 and 310,891.95 is: 466,342.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816,303 : 1,224,466.95 = 310,891.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816,303/1,224,466.95 = 310,891.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816,303x = 1,224,466.95 × 310,891.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816,303x = 380,676,917,796.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,676,917,796.05/816,303
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,342.67

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