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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,279.88, 889,118.28 and 357,826.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,279.88, 889,118.28 and 357,826.80 is: 493,807.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,279.88 : 889,118.28 = 357,826.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,279.88/889,118.28 = 357,826.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,279.88x = 889,118.28 × 357,826.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,279.88x = 318,150,348,953.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,150,348,953.90/644,279.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,807.67

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