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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870,863.69, 1,306,377.99 and 338,425.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870,863.69, 1,306,377.99 and 338,425.79 is: 507,670.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870,863.69 : 1,306,377.99 = 338,425.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870,863.69/1,306,377.99 = 338,425.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870,863.69x = 1,306,377.99 × 338,425.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870,863.69x = 442,111,996,772.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,111,996,772.47/870,863.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507,670.72

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