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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882,529.08, 1,322,872.02 and 432,627

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882,529.08, 1,322,872.02 and 432,627 is: 648,488.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882,529.08 : 1,322,872.02 = 432,627 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882,529.08/1,322,872.02 = 432,627/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882,529.08x = 1,322,872.02 × 432,627
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882,529.08x = 572,310,153,396.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,310,153,396.54/882,529.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648,488.72

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