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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894,332.40, 1,340,461.80 and 361,503.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894,332.40, 1,340,461.80 and 361,503.60 is: 541,836.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894,332.40 : 1,340,461.80 = 361,503.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894,332.40/1,340,461.80 = 361,503.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894,332.40x = 1,340,461.80 × 361,503.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894,332.40x = 484,581,766,362.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,581,766,362.48/894,332.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,836.31

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