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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818,817, 1,228,446.64 and 250,182.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818,817, 1,228,446.64 and 250,182.60 is: 375,341.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818,817 : 1,228,446.64 = 250,182.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818,817/1,228,446.64 = 250,182.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818,817x = 1,228,446.64 × 250,182.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818,817x = 307,335,974,356.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,335,974,356.46/818,817
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,341.47

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