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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826,790.16, 1,240,315.20 and 353,478

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826,790.16, 1,240,315.20 and 353,478 is: 530,272.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826,790.16 : 1,240,315.20 = 353,478 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826,790.16/1,240,315.20 = 353,478/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826,790.16x = 1,240,315.20 × 353,478
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826,790.16x = 438,424,136,265.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,424,136,265.60/826,790.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530,272.56

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