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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,380.92, 1,266,573.92 and 204,682.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,380.92, 1,266,573.92 and 204,682.14 is: 307,023.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,380.92 : 1,266,573.92 = 204,682.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,380.92/1,266,573.92 = 204,682.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,380.92x = 1,266,573.92 × 204,682.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,380.92x = 259,245,059,390.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,245,059,390.38/844,380.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,023.82

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