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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860,639.04, 1,289,609.28 and 544,428

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860,639.04, 1,289,609.28 and 544,428 is: 815,788.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860,639.04 : 1,289,609.28 = 544,428 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860,639.04/1,289,609.28 = 544,428/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860,639.04x = 1,289,609.28 × 544,428
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860,639.04x = 702,099,401,091.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,099,401,091.84/860,639.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815,788.46

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