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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,999.60, 1,313,999.40 and 377,363.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,999.60, 1,313,999.40 and 377,363.60 is: 566,045.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,999.60 : 1,313,999.40 = 377,363.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,999.60/1,313,999.40 = 377,363.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,999.60x = 1,313,999.40 × 377,363.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,999.60x = 495,855,543,981.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,855,543,981.84/875,999.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566,045.40

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