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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,475.80, 1,301,264.73 and 334,999.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,475.80, 1,301,264.73 and 334,999.62 is: 502,519.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,475.80 : 1,301,264.73 = 334,999.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,475.80/1,301,264.73 = 334,999.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,475.80x = 1,301,264.73 × 334,999.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,475.80x = 435,923,190,069.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,923,190,069.40/867,475.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,519.14

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