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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817,672.70, 1,226,071.65 and 343,822.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817,672.70, 1,226,071.65 and 343,822.70 is: 515,550.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817,672.70 : 1,226,071.65 = 343,822.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817,672.70/1,226,071.65 = 343,822.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817,672.70x = 1,226,071.65 × 343,822.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817,672.70x = 421,551,265,096.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,551,265,096.46/817,672.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515,550.13

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