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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835,722, 1,254,081.12 and 303,284.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835,722, 1,254,081.12 and 303,284.64 is: 455,107.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835,722 : 1,254,081.12 = 303,284.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835,722/1,254,081.12 = 303,284.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835,722x = 1,254,081.12 × 303,284.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835,722x = 380,343,541,010.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,343,541,010.00/835,722
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,107.73

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