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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840,704.69, 1,261,048.72 and 385,166.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840,704.69, 1,261,048.72 and 385,166.70 is: 577,746.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840,704.69 : 1,261,048.72 = 385,166.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840,704.69/1,261,048.72 = 385,166.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840,704.69x = 1,261,048.72 × 385,166.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840,704.69x = 485,713,972,095.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,713,972,095.79/840,704.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,746.24

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