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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881,346.94, 1,322,051.73 and 282,230.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881,346.94, 1,322,051.73 and 282,230.25 is: 423,355.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881,346.94 : 1,322,051.73 = 282,230.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881,346.94/1,322,051.73 = 282,230.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881,346.94x = 1,322,051.73 × 282,230.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881,346.94x = 373,122,990,270.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,122,990,270.83/881,346.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,355.41

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