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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871,627.08, 1,304,628.28 and 450,323.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871,627.08, 1,304,628.28 and 450,323.40 is: 674,032.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871,627.08 : 1,304,628.28 = 450,323.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871,627.08/1,304,628.28 = 450,323.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871,627.08x = 1,304,628.28 × 450,323.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871,627.08x = 587,504,642,785.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,504,642,785.75/871,627.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674,032.11

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