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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872,955.42, 1,309,752.95 and 367,643.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872,955.42, 1,309,752.95 and 367,643.58 is: 551,600.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872,955.42 : 1,309,752.95 = 367,643.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872,955.42/1,309,752.95 = 367,643.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872,955.42x = 1,309,752.95 × 367,643.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872,955.42x = 481,522,261,615.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,522,261,615.34/872,955.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,600.06

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