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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878,469.80, 1,317,704.70 and 345,813.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878,469.80, 1,317,704.70 and 345,813.80 is: 518,720.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878,469.80 : 1,317,704.70 = 345,813.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878,469.80/1,317,704.70 = 345,813.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878,469.80x = 1,317,704.70 × 345,813.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878,469.80x = 455,680,469,584.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,680,469,584.86/878,469.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518,720.70

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