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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,388.66, 1,313,197.80 and 342,840.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,388.66, 1,313,197.80 and 342,840.48 is: 514,305.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,388.66 : 1,313,197.80 = 342,840.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,388.66/1,313,197.80 = 342,840.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,388.66x = 1,313,197.80 × 342,840.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,388.66x = 450,217,364,086.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,217,364,086.94/875,388.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,305.68

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