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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,527.96, 1,302,347.44 and 362,950.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,527.96, 1,302,347.44 and 362,950.80 is: 544,240.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,527.96 : 1,302,347.44 = 362,950.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,527.96/1,302,347.44 = 362,950.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,527.96x = 1,302,347.44 × 362,950.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,527.96x = 472,688,045,225.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,688,045,225.95/868,527.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,240.45

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