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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891,414.68, 1,335,864.90 and 492,235.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891,414.68, 1,335,864.90 and 492,235.16 is: 737,658.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891,414.68 : 1,335,864.90 = 492,235.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891,414.68/1,335,864.90 = 492,235.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891,414.68x = 1,335,864.90 × 492,235.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891,414.68x = 657,559,672,789.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,559,672,789.88/891,414.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,658.56

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