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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821,761.78, 1,232,704.54 and 245,339.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821,761.78, 1,232,704.54 and 245,339.48 is: 368,027.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821,761.78 : 1,232,704.54 = 245,339.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821,761.78/1,232,704.54 = 245,339.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821,761.78x = 1,232,704.54 × 245,339.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821,761.78x = 302,431,090,837.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,431,090,837.24/821,761.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,027.69

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