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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860,175.90, 1,289,097.45 and 575,055.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860,175.90, 1,289,097.45 and 575,055.90 is: 861,804.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860,175.90 : 1,289,097.45 = 575,055.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860,175.90/1,289,097.45 = 575,055.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860,175.90x = 1,289,097.45 × 575,055.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860,175.90x = 741,303,094,297.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,303,094,297.46/860,175.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861,804.07

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