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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,479, 1,316,218.68 and 316,513.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,479, 1,316,218.68 and 316,513.44 is: 474,770.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,479 : 1,316,218.68 = 316,513.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,479/1,316,218.68 = 316,513.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,479x = 1,316,218.68 × 316,513.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,479x = 416,600,902,199.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,600,902,199.06/877,479
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,770.22

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