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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,297.20, 1,277,560.20 and 346,641.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,297.20, 1,277,560.20 and 346,641.20 is: 519,601.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,297.20 : 1,277,560.20 = 346,641.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,297.20/1,277,560.20 = 346,641.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,297.20x = 1,277,560.20 × 346,641.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,297.20x = 442,855,000,800.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,855,000,800.24/852,297.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,601.61

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