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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891,599.81, 1,337,443.45 and 359,048.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891,599.81, 1,337,443.45 and 359,048.90 is: 538,590.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891,599.81 : 1,337,443.45 = 359,048.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891,599.81/1,337,443.45 = 359,048.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891,599.81x = 1,337,443.45 × 359,048.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891,599.81x = 480,207,601,980.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,207,601,980.69/891,599.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,590.97

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