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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,353.40, 1,302,530.10 and 584,918.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,353.40, 1,302,530.10 and 584,918.20 is: 877,377.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,353.40 : 1,302,530.10 = 584,918.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,353.40/1,302,530.10 = 584,918.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,353.40x = 1,302,530.10 × 584,918.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,353.40x = 761,873,561,537.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,873,561,537.82/868,353.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877,377.30

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