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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,658.60, 1,301,487.90 and 584,223.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,658.60, 1,301,487.90 and 584,223.40 is: 876,335.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,658.60 : 1,301,487.90 = 584,223.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,658.60/1,301,487.90 = 584,223.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,658.60x = 1,301,487.90 × 584,223.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,658.60x = 760,359,685,996.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,359,685,996.86/867,658.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876,335.10

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