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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,679.40, 1,303,019.10 and 837,186.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,679.40, 1,303,019.10 and 837,186.60 is: 1,255,779.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,679.40 : 1,303,019.10 = 837,186.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,679.40/1,303,019.10 = 837,186.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,679.40x = 1,303,019.10 × 837,186.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,679.40x = 1,090,870,130,064.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,090,870,130,064.06/868,679.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255,779.90

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