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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,488.61, 1,266,470.93 and 304,674.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,488.61, 1,266,470.93 and 304,674.71 is: 456,917.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,488.61 : 1,266,470.93 = 304,674.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,488.61/1,266,470.93 = 304,674.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,488.61x = 1,266,470.93 × 304,674.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,488.61x = 385,861,665,725.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,861,665,725.67/844,488.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,917.55

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