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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823,898.80, 1,233,223.80 and 587,702.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823,898.80, 1,233,223.80 and 587,702.80 is: 879,682.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823,898.80 : 1,233,223.80 = 587,702.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823,898.80/1,233,223.80 = 587,702.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823,898.80x = 1,233,223.80 × 587,702.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823,898.80x = 724,769,080,286.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,769,080,286.64/823,898.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879,682.17

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