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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,707.64, 1,301,430.24 and 236,671.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,707.64, 1,301,430.24 and 236,671.20 is: 354,971.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,707.64 : 1,301,430.24 = 236,671.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,707.64/1,301,430.24 = 236,671.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,707.64x = 1,301,430.24 × 236,671.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,707.64x = 308,011,056,617.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,011,056,617.09/867,707.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,971.01

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