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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872,289.64, 1,307,898.54 and 339,189.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872,289.64, 1,307,898.54 and 339,189.16 is: 508,575.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872,289.64 : 1,307,898.54 = 339,189.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872,289.64/1,307,898.54 = 339,189.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872,289.64x = 1,307,898.54 × 339,189.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872,289.64x = 443,625,007,147.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,625,007,147.83/872,289.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,575.35

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