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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,334.13, 1,300,299.99 and 362,282.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,334.13, 1,300,299.99 and 362,282.02 is: 543,130.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,334.13 : 1,300,299.99 = 362,282.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,334.13/1,300,299.99 = 362,282.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,334.13x = 1,300,299.99 × 362,282.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,334.13x = 471,075,302,373.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,075,302,373.87/867,334.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,130.13

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