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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872,958.92, 1,309,758.20 and 367,647.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872,958.92, 1,309,758.20 and 367,647.08 is: 551,605.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872,958.92 : 1,309,758.20 = 367,647.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872,958.92/1,309,758.20 = 367,647.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872,958.92x = 1,309,758.20 × 367,647.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872,958.92x = 481,528,777,736.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,528,777,736.06/872,958.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,605.31

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