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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,273.60, 1,300,336.80 and 532,350.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,273.60, 1,300,336.80 and 532,350.40 is: 797,254.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,273.60 : 1,300,336.80 = 532,350.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,273.60/1,300,336.80 = 532,350.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,273.60x = 1,300,336.80 × 532,350.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,273.60x = 692,234,815,614.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,234,815,614.72/868,273.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797,254.25

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