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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,878.24, 1,313,818.56 and 211,030.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,878.24, 1,313,818.56 and 211,030.24 is: 316,545.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,878.24 : 1,313,818.56 = 211,030.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,878.24/1,313,818.56 = 211,030.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,878.24x = 1,313,818.56 × 211,030.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,878.24x = 277,255,446,033.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,255,446,033.25/875,878.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,545.65

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