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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890,118, 1,335,344.40 and 357,681.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890,118, 1,335,344.40 and 357,681.24 is: 536,589.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890,118 : 1,335,344.40 = 357,681.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890,118/1,335,344.40 = 357,681.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890,118x = 1,335,344.40 × 357,681.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890,118x = 477,627,640,819.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,627,640,819.06/890,118
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,589.13

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