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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,244.60, 1,276,866.90 and 431,340.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,244.60, 1,276,866.90 and 431,340.60 is: 647,010.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,244.60 : 1,276,866.90 = 431,340.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,244.60/1,276,866.90 = 431,340.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,244.60x = 1,276,866.90 × 431,340.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,244.60x = 550,764,534,766.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,764,534,766.14/851,244.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,010.90

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