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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,754.92, 1,301,624.82 and 236,667.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,754.92, 1,301,624.82 and 236,667.72 is: 354,999.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,754.92 : 1,301,624.82 = 236,667.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,754.92/1,301,624.82 = 236,667.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,754.92x = 1,301,624.82 × 236,667.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,754.92x = 308,052,578,444.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,052,578,444.81/867,754.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,999.52

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