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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,676.68, 1,301,038.74 and 268,471.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,676.68, 1,301,038.74 and 268,471.08 is: 402,559.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,676.68 : 1,301,038.74 = 268,471.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,676.68/1,301,038.74 = 268,471.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,676.68x = 1,301,038.74 × 268,471.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,676.68x = 349,291,275,649.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,291,275,649.64/867,676.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,559.25

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