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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,925.91, 1,294,575.69 and 330,446.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,925.91, 1,294,575.69 and 330,446.96 is: 495,741.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,925.91 : 1,294,575.69 = 330,446.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,925.91/1,294,575.69 = 330,446.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,925.91x = 1,294,575.69 × 330,446.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,925.91x = 427,788,601,250.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,788,601,250.40/862,925.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,741.98

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