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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,640.40, 1,302,895.80 and 363,070.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,640.40, 1,302,895.80 and 363,070.80 is: 544,579.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,640.40 : 1,302,895.80 = 363,070.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,640.40/1,302,895.80 = 363,070.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,640.40x = 1,302,895.80 × 363,070.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,640.40x = 473,043,420,422.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,043,420,422.64/868,640.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,579.12

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