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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891,866.10, 1,337,844.30 and 252,216

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891,866.10, 1,337,844.30 and 252,216 is: 378,336.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891,866.10 : 1,337,844.30 = 252,216 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891,866.10/1,337,844.30 = 252,216/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891,866.10x = 1,337,844.30 × 252,216
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891,866.10x = 337,425,737,968.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,425,737,968.80/891,866.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,336.77

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