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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843,156.97, 1,264,751.93 and 310,403.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843,156.97, 1,264,751.93 and 310,403.77 is: 465,611.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843,156.97 : 1,264,751.93 = 310,403.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843,156.97/1,264,751.93 = 310,403.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843,156.97x = 1,264,751.93 × 310,403.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843,156.97x = 392,583,767,186.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,583,767,186.78/843,156.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,611.72

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