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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835,714.02, 1,254,179.76 and 303,277.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835,714.02, 1,254,179.76 and 303,277.95 is: 455,137.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835,714.02 : 1,254,179.76 = 303,277.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835,714.02/1,254,179.76 = 303,277.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835,714.02x = 1,254,179.76 × 303,277.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835,714.02x = 380,365,066,544.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,365,066,544.29/835,714.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,137.83

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