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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,396.24, 1,302,583.32 and 532,404

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,396.24, 1,302,583.32 and 532,404 is: 799,519.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,396.24 : 1,302,583.32 = 532,404 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,396.24/1,302,583.32 = 532,404/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,396.24x = 1,302,583.32 × 532,404
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,396.24x = 693,500,569,901.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,500,569,901.28/867,396.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799,519.92

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