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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,125.60, 1,301,151.60 and 362,685.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,125.60, 1,301,151.60 and 362,685.60 is: 543,595.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,125.60 : 1,301,151.60 = 362,685.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,125.60/1,301,151.60 = 362,685.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,125.60x = 1,301,151.60 × 362,685.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,125.60x = 471,908,948,736.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,908,948,736.96/868,125.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,595.25

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