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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864,001.80, 1,296,002.70 and 609,640.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864,001.80, 1,296,002.70 and 609,640.20 is: 914,460.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864,001.80 : 1,296,002.70 = 609,640.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864,001.80/1,296,002.70 = 609,640.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864,001.80x = 1,296,002.70 × 609,640.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864,001.80x = 790,095,345,228.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,095,345,228.54/864,001.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914,460.30

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