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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835,996.82, 1,253,600.22 and 323,901.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835,996.82, 1,253,600.22 and 323,901.86 is: 485,699.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835,996.82 : 1,253,600.22 = 323,901.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835,996.82/1,253,600.22 = 323,901.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835,996.82x = 1,253,600.22 × 323,901.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835,996.82x = 406,043,444,782.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,043,444,782.22/835,996.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,699.75

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