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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891,678.81, 1,337,502.72 and 359,186.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891,678.81, 1,337,502.72 and 359,186.22 is: 538,773.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891,678.81 : 1,337,502.72 = 359,186.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891,678.81/1,337,502.72 = 359,186.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891,678.81x = 1,337,502.72 × 359,186.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891,678.81x = 480,412,546,236.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,412,546,236.52/891,678.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,773.09

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