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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823,647.80, 1,235,674.20 and 283,912.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823,647.80, 1,235,674.20 and 283,912.40 is: 425,938.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823,647.80 : 1,235,674.20 = 283,912.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823,647.80/1,235,674.20 = 283,912.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823,647.80x = 1,235,674.20 × 283,912.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823,647.80x = 350,823,227,740.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,823,227,740.08/823,647.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,938.40

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