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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819,043.84, 1,228,272 and 313,746.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819,043.84, 1,228,272 and 313,746.88 is: 470,507.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819,043.84 : 1,228,272 = 313,746.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819,043.84/1,228,272 = 313,746.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819,043.84x = 1,228,272 × 313,746.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819,043.84x = 385,366,507,791.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,366,507,791.36/819,043.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,507.79

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