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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846,091.52, 1,269,524.82 and 366,466

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846,091.52, 1,269,524.82 and 366,466 is: 549,866.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846,091.52 : 1,269,524.82 = 366,466 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846,091.52/1,269,524.82 = 366,466/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846,091.52x = 1,269,524.82 × 366,466
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846,091.52x = 465,237,682,686.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,237,682,686.12/846,091.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549,866.85

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