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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864,984.44, 1,297,941.96 and 359,894

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864,984.44, 1,297,941.96 and 359,894 is: 540,034.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864,984.44 : 1,297,941.96 = 359,894 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864,984.44/1,297,941.96 = 359,894/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864,984.44x = 1,297,941.96 × 359,894
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864,984.44x = 467,121,523,752.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,121,523,752.24/864,984.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,034.60

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