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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,972.60, 1,301,958.90 and 552,655.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,972.60, 1,301,958.90 and 552,655.80 is: 828,983.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,972.60 : 1,301,958.90 = 552,655.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,972.60/1,301,958.90 = 552,655.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,972.60x = 1,301,958.90 × 552,655.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,972.60x = 719,535,137,446.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,535,137,446.62/867,972.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828,983.70

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