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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828,007.02, 1,242,010.53 and 267,041.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828,007.02, 1,242,010.53 and 267,041.52 is: 400,562.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828,007.02 : 1,242,010.53 = 267,041.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828,007.02/1,242,010.53 = 267,041.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828,007.02x = 1,242,010.53 × 267,041.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828,007.02x = 331,668,379,787.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,668,379,787.21/828,007.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,562.28

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