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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,667.60, 1,315,464.60 and 372,227.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,667.60, 1,315,464.60 and 372,227.60 is: 557,901.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,667.60 : 1,315,464.60 = 372,227.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,667.60/1,315,464.60 = 372,227.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,667.60x = 1,315,464.60 × 372,227.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,667.60x = 489,652,230,942.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,652,230,942.96/877,667.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557,901.68

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