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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892,847.52, 1,339,263.99 and 360,360.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892,847.52, 1,339,263.99 and 360,360.41 is: 540,537.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892,847.52 : 1,339,263.99 = 360,360.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892,847.52/1,339,263.99 = 360,360.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892,847.52x = 1,339,263.99 × 360,360.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892,847.52x = 482,617,713,838.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,617,713,838.32/892,847.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,537.67

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