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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869,338.20, 1,304,237.70 and 308,314.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869,338.20, 1,304,237.70 and 308,314.20 is: 462,553.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869,338.20 : 1,304,237.70 = 308,314.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869,338.20/1,304,237.70 = 308,314.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869,338.20x = 1,304,237.70 × 308,314.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869,338.20x = 402,115,003,085.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,115,003,085.34/869,338.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,553.01

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