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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865,997.20, 1,298,995.80 and 656,045.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865,997.20, 1,298,995.80 and 656,045.20 is: 984,067.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865,997.20 : 1,298,995.80 = 656,045.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865,997.20/1,298,995.80 = 656,045.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865,997.20x = 1,298,995.80 × 656,045.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865,997.20x = 852,199,959,410.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,199,959,410.16/865,997.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984,067.80

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