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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817,495.76, 1,224,471.32 and 395,887.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817,495.76, 1,224,471.32 and 395,887.52 is: 592,973.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817,495.76 : 1,224,471.32 = 395,887.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817,495.76/1,224,471.32 = 395,887.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817,495.76x = 1,224,471.32 × 395,887.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817,495.76x = 484,752,914,185.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,752,914,185.93/817,495.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,973.00

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