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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,592.59, 1,303,063.05 and 299,994.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,592.59, 1,303,063.05 and 299,994.55 is: 450,051.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,592.59 : 1,303,063.05 = 299,994.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,592.59/1,303,063.05 = 299,994.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,592.59x = 1,303,063.05 × 299,994.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,592.59x = 390,911,813,306.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,911,813,306.38/868,592.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,051.98

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