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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160,999.70, 1,741,499.55 and 895,279.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160,999.70, 1,741,499.55 and 895,279.20 is: 1,342,918.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160,999.70 : 1,741,499.55 = 895,279.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160,999.70/1,741,499.55 = 895,279.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160,999.70x = 1,741,499.55 × 895,279.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160,999.70x = 1,559,128,323,924.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,559,128,323,924.36/1,160,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342,918.80

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