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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,659.72, 1,267,399.98 and 371,283.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,659.72, 1,267,399.98 and 371,283.84 is: 557,106.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,659.72 : 1,267,399.98 = 371,283.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,659.72/1,267,399.98 = 371,283.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,659.72x = 1,267,399.98 × 371,283.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,659.72x = 470,565,131,390.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,565,131,390.32/844,659.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557,106.16

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