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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356,644, 2,035,004.88 and 359,372

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356,644, 2,035,004.88 and 359,372 is: 539,068.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356,644 : 2,035,004.88 = 359,372 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356,644/2,035,004.88 = 359,372/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356,644x = 2,035,004.88 × 359,372
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356,644x = 731,323,773,735.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,323,773,735.36/1,356,644
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,068.30

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