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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882,250.22, 1,322,662.88 and 342,227.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882,250.22, 1,322,662.88 and 342,227.68 is: 513,065.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882,250.22 : 1,322,662.88 = 342,227.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882,250.22/1,322,662.88 = 342,227.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882,250.22x = 1,322,662.88 × 342,227.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882,250.22x = 452,651,846,393.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,651,846,393.43/882,250.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,065.15

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