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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885,281.04, 1,327,980.15 and 254,200.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885,281.04, 1,327,980.15 and 254,200.32 is: 381,317.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885,281.04 : 1,327,980.15 = 254,200.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885,281.04/1,327,980.15 = 254,200.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885,281.04x = 1,327,980.15 × 254,200.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885,281.04x = 337,572,979,083.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,572,979,083.65/885,281.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,317.30

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