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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,994.32, 890,069.46 and 354,603.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,994.32, 890,069.46 and 354,603.78 is: 489,340.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,994.32 : 890,069.46 = 354,603.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,994.32/890,069.46 = 354,603.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,994.32x = 890,069.46 × 354,603.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,994.32x = 315,621,994,978.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,621,994,978.56/644,994.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489,340.74

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