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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,377.92, 1,266,698.09 and 283,543.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,377.92, 1,266,698.09 and 283,543.64 is: 425,359.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,377.92 : 1,266,698.09 = 283,543.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,377.92/1,266,698.09 = 283,543.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,377.92x = 1,266,698.09 × 283,543.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,377.92x = 359,164,181,595.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,164,181,595.02/844,377.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,359.52

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