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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835,265.97, 1,253,102.67 and 266,647.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835,265.97, 1,253,102.67 and 266,647.16 is: 400,035.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835,265.97 : 1,253,102.67 = 266,647.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835,265.97/1,253,102.67 = 266,647.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835,265.97x = 1,253,102.67 × 266,647.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835,265.97x = 334,136,271,276.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,136,271,276.67/835,265.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,035.78

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