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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,455.40, 1,302,639.90 and 447,773.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,455.40, 1,302,639.90 and 447,773.80 is: 671,638.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,455.40 : 1,302,639.90 = 447,773.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,455.40/1,302,639.90 = 447,773.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,455.40x = 1,302,639.90 × 447,773.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,455.40x = 583,288,018,054.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,288,018,054.62/868,455.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671,638.43

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