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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,788.80, 1,300,183.20 and 726,820.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,788.80, 1,300,183.20 and 726,820.80 is: 1,090,231.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,788.80 : 1,300,183.20 = 726,820.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,788.80/1,300,183.20 = 726,820.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,788.80x = 1,300,183.20 × 726,820.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,788.80x = 945,000,193,570.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,000,193,570.56/866,788.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090,231.20

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