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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,562.96, 1,300,057.20 and 297,952.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,562.96, 1,300,057.20 and 297,952.68 is: 447,002.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,562.96 : 1,300,057.20 = 297,952.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,562.96/1,300,057.20 = 297,952.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,562.96x = 1,300,057.20 × 297,952.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,562.96x = 387,355,526,893.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,355,526,893.30/866,562.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,002.17

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