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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874,498.94, 1,311,924.74 and 369,060.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874,498.94, 1,311,924.74 and 369,060.46 is: 553,665.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874,498.94 : 1,311,924.74 = 369,060.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874,498.94/1,311,924.74 = 369,060.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874,498.94x = 1,311,924.74 × 369,060.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874,498.94x = 484,179,542,904.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,179,542,904.67/874,498.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553,665.10

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