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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,127.76, 1,299,366.84 and 360,726.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,127.76, 1,299,366.84 and 360,726.80 is: 541,163.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,127.76 : 1,299,366.84 = 360,726.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,127.76/1,299,366.84 = 360,726.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,127.76x = 1,299,366.84 × 360,726.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,127.76x = 468,716,442,219.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,716,442,219.31/866,127.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,163.17

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