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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829,787, 1,244,164.98 and 349,767.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829,787, 1,244,164.98 and 349,767.84 is: 524,434.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829,787 : 1,244,164.98 = 349,767.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829,787/1,244,164.98 = 349,767.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829,787x = 1,244,164.98 × 349,767.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829,787x = 435,168,897,658.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,168,897,658.24/829,787
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524,434.46

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