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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,889.80, 1,293,362.70 and 413,825.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,889.80, 1,293,362.70 and 413,825.80 is: 620,272.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,889.80 : 1,293,362.70 = 413,825.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,889.80/1,293,362.70 = 413,825.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,889.80x = 1,293,362.70 × 413,825.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,889.80x = 535,226,854,017.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,226,854,017.66/862,889.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620,272.55

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