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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,072.70, 1,298,417.85 and 367,026.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,072.70, 1,298,417.85 and 367,026.30 is: 550,246.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,072.70 : 1,298,417.85 = 367,026.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,072.70/1,298,417.85 = 367,026.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,072.70x = 1,298,417.85 × 367,026.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,072.70x = 476,553,499,339.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,553,499,339.46/866,072.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,246.53

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