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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836,622.52, 1,255,130.60 and 275,657

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836,622.52, 1,255,130.60 and 275,657 is: 413,550.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836,622.52 : 1,255,130.60 = 275,657 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836,622.52/1,255,130.60 = 275,657/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836,622.52x = 1,255,130.60 × 275,657
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836,622.52x = 345,985,535,804.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,985,535,804.20/836,622.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,550.35

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