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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,999.40, 1,301,999.10 and 307,090.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,999.40, 1,301,999.10 and 307,090.60 is: 460,635.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,999.40 : 1,301,999.10 = 307,090.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,999.40/1,301,999.10 = 307,090.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,999.40x = 1,301,999.10 × 307,090.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,999.40x = 399,831,684,818.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,831,684,818.46/867,999.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,635.90

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