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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,719.60, 1,302,042.60 and 363,279.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,719.60, 1,302,042.60 and 363,279.60 is: 544,485.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,719.60 : 1,302,042.60 = 363,279.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,719.60/1,302,042.60 = 363,279.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,719.60x = 1,302,042.60 × 363,279.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,719.60x = 473,005,514,910.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,005,514,910.96/868,719.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,485.83

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