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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,959.95, 1,316,940.48 and 246,873.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,959.95, 1,316,940.48 and 246,873.78 is: 370,310.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,959.95 : 1,316,940.48 = 246,873.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,959.95/1,316,940.48 = 246,873.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,959.95x = 1,316,940.48 × 246,873.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,959.95x = 325,118,074,332.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,118,074,332.61/877,959.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,310.83

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