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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827,455.28, 1,241,158.12 and 228,453

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827,455.28, 1,241,158.12 and 228,453 is: 342,672.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827,455.28 : 1,241,158.12 = 228,453 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827,455.28/1,241,158.12 = 228,453/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827,455.28x = 1,241,158.12 × 228,453
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827,455.28x = 283,546,295,988.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,546,295,988.36/827,455.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,672.65

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