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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820,129.76, 1,230,231.68 and 251,469.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820,129.76, 1,230,231.68 and 251,469.36 is: 377,215.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820,129.76 : 1,230,231.68 = 251,469.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820,129.76/1,230,231.68 = 251,469.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820,129.76x = 1,230,231.68 × 251,469.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820,129.76x = 309,365,573,221.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,365,573,221.33/820,129.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,215.40

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