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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876,408.54, 1,314,055.53 and 370,705.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876,408.54, 1,314,055.53 and 370,705.02 is: 555,821.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876,408.54 : 1,314,055.53 = 370,705.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876,408.54/1,314,055.53 = 370,705.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876,408.54x = 1,314,055.53 × 370,705.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876,408.54x = 487,126,981,529.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,126,981,529.76/876,408.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,821.81

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