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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903,724.72, 1,354,757.64 and 312,334

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903,724.72, 1,354,757.64 and 312,334 is: 468,214.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903,724.72 : 1,354,757.64 = 312,334 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903,724.72/1,354,757.64 = 312,334/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903,724.72x = 1,354,757.64 × 312,334
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903,724.72x = 423,136,872,731.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,136,872,731.76/903,724.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468,214.34

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