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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891,108.56, 1,336,129 and 283,634.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891,108.56, 1,336,129 and 283,634.48 is: 425,281.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891,108.56 : 1,336,129 = 283,634.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891,108.56/1,336,129 = 283,634.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891,108.56x = 1,336,129 × 283,634.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891,108.56x = 378,972,254,127.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,972,254,127.92/891,108.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,281.80

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