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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,878.82, 1,304,022.39 and 448,274.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,878.82, 1,304,022.39 and 448,274.98 is: 672,775.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,878.82 : 1,304,022.39 = 448,274.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,878.82/1,304,022.39 = 448,274.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,878.82x = 1,304,022.39 × 448,274.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,878.82x = 584,560,610,796.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,560,610,796.80/868,878.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672,775.76

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