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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,887.98, 1,313,423.73 and 455,050.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,887.98, 1,313,423.73 and 455,050.86 is: 682,364.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,887.98 : 1,313,423.73 = 455,050.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,887.98/1,313,423.73 = 455,050.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,887.98x = 1,313,423.73 × 455,050.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,887.98x = 597,674,597,880.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,674,597,880.91/875,887.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,364.20

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