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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820,238.20, 1,230,530.10 and 346,679.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820,238.20, 1,230,530.10 and 346,679.80 is: 520,092.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820,238.20 : 1,230,530.10 = 346,679.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820,238.20/1,230,530.10 = 346,679.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820,238.20x = 1,230,530.10 × 346,679.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820,238.20x = 426,599,928,961.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,599,928,961.98/820,238.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520,092.74

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