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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,271.10, 1,294,906.65 and 483,802.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,271.10, 1,294,906.65 and 483,802.30 is: 725,703.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,271.10 : 1,294,906.65 = 483,802.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,271.10/1,294,906.65 = 483,802.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,271.10x = 1,294,906.65 × 483,802.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,271.10x = 626,478,815,555.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,478,815,555.30/863,271.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725,703.45

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