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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,900.40, 1,313,893.80 and 455,996.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,900.40, 1,313,893.80 and 455,996.40 is: 684,017.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,900.40 : 1,313,893.80 = 455,996.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,900.40/1,313,893.80 = 455,996.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,900.40x = 1,313,893.80 × 455,996.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,900.40x = 599,130,842,782.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,130,842,782.32/875,900.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,017.09

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