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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,262.54, 1,312,894.12 and 276,284.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,262.54, 1,312,894.12 and 276,284.28 is: 414,426.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,262.54 : 1,312,894.12 = 276,284.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,262.54/1,312,894.12 = 276,284.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,262.54x = 1,312,894.12 × 276,284.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,262.54x = 362,732,006,660.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,732,006,660.43/875,262.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,426.52

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