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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,828.70, 1,313,743.05 and 314,919.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,828.70, 1,313,743.05 and 314,919.90 is: 472,379.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,828.70 : 1,313,743.05 = 314,919.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,828.70/1,313,743.05 = 314,919.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,828.70x = 1,313,743.05 × 314,919.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,828.70x = 413,723,829,931.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,723,829,931.70/875,828.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,379.85

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