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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,886.48, 1,313,421.48 and 455,049.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,886.48, 1,313,421.48 and 455,049.36 is: 682,361.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,886.48 : 1,313,421.48 = 455,049.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,886.48/1,313,421.48 = 455,049.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,886.48x = 1,313,421.48 × 455,049.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,886.48x = 597,671,603,884.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,671,603,884.25/875,886.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,361.95

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