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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872,221.10, 1,308,331.65 and 573,622.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872,221.10, 1,308,331.65 and 573,622.70 is: 860,434.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872,221.10 : 1,308,331.65 = 573,622.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872,221.10/1,308,331.65 = 573,622.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872,221.10x = 1,308,331.65 × 573,622.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872,221.10x = 750,488,733,568.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,488,733,568.46/872,221.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860,434.05

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