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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,832.10, 1,300,252.20 and 305,866.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,832.10, 1,300,252.20 and 305,866.60 is: 458,801.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,832.10 : 1,300,252.20 = 305,866.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,832.10/1,300,252.20 = 305,866.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,832.10x = 1,300,252.20 × 305,866.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,832.10x = 397,703,719,556.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,703,719,556.52/866,832.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,801.33

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