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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,018.72, 1,300,901.64 and 361,679.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,018.72, 1,300,901.64 and 361,679.22 is: 542,674.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,018.72 : 1,300,901.64 = 361,679.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,018.72/1,300,901.64 = 361,679.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,018.72x = 1,300,901.64 × 361,679.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,018.72x = 470,509,090,451.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,509,090,451.92/867,018.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542,674.66

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