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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891,063.48, 1,336,284 and 358,446.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891,063.48, 1,336,284 and 358,446.36 is: 537,544.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891,063.48 : 1,336,284 = 358,446.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891,063.48/1,336,284 = 358,446.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891,063.48x = 1,336,284 × 358,446.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891,063.48x = 478,986,135,726.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,986,135,726.24/891,063.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,544.35

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