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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891,242.80, 1,336,273.80 and 492,074.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891,242.80, 1,336,273.80 and 492,074.80 is: 737,786.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891,242.80 : 1,336,273.80 = 492,074.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891,242.80/1,336,273.80 = 492,074.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891,242.80x = 1,336,273.80 × 492,074.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891,242.80x = 657,546,662,880.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,546,662,880.24/891,242.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,786.23

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