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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870,227.80, 1,305,341.70 and 496,288.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870,227.80, 1,305,341.70 and 496,288.60 is: 744,432.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870,227.80 : 1,305,341.70 = 496,288.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870,227.80/1,305,341.70 = 496,288.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870,227.80x = 1,305,341.70 × 496,288.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870,227.80x = 647,826,204,814.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,826,204,814.62/870,227.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744,432.90

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