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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841,268.52, 1,260,853.02 and 420,664.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841,268.52, 1,260,853.02 and 420,664.68 is: 630,472.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841,268.52 : 1,260,853.02 = 420,664.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841,268.52/1,260,853.02 = 420,664.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841,268.52x = 1,260,853.02 × 420,664.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841,268.52x = 530,396,332,185.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,396,332,185.33/841,268.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630,472.10

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