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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,999.40, 1,313,999.10 and 244,912.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,999.40, 1,313,999.10 and 244,912.20 is: 367,368.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,999.40 : 1,313,999.10 = 244,912.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,999.40/1,313,999.10 = 244,912.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,999.40x = 1,313,999.10 × 244,912.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,999.40x = 321,814,410,379.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,814,410,379.02/875,999.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,368.30

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