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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,762.46, 1,299,400.80 and 598,720.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,762.46, 1,299,400.80 and 598,720.15 is: 896,532.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,762.46 : 1,299,400.80 = 598,720.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,762.46/1,299,400.80 = 598,720.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,762.46x = 1,299,400.80 × 598,720.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,762.46x = 777,977,441,886.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,977,441,886.12/867,762.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896,532.72

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