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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872,955.16, 1,309,752.57 and 367,643.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872,955.16, 1,309,752.57 and 367,643.33 is: 551,599.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872,955.16 : 1,309,752.57 = 367,643.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872,955.16/1,309,752.57 = 367,643.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872,955.16x = 1,309,752.57 × 367,643.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872,955.16x = 481,521,796,310.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,521,796,310.86/872,955.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,599.69

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