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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835,729, 1,254,091.64 and 303,291.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835,729, 1,254,091.64 and 303,291.64 is: 455,118.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835,729 : 1,254,091.64 = 303,291.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835,729/1,254,091.64 = 303,291.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835,729x = 1,254,091.64 × 303,291.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835,729x = 380,355,510,205.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,355,510,205.89/835,729
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,118.24

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