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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,239.70, 1,312,859.55 and 314,330.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,239.70, 1,312,859.55 and 314,330.90 is: 471,496.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,239.70 : 1,312,859.55 = 314,330.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,239.70/1,312,859.55 = 314,330.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,239.70x = 1,312,859.55 × 314,330.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,239.70x = 412,672,323,925.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,672,323,925.10/875,239.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471,496.35

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