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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894,499.04, 1,341,475.44 and 254,855

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894,499.04, 1,341,475.44 and 254,855 is: 382,204.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894,499.04 : 1,341,475.44 = 254,855 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894,499.04/1,341,475.44 = 254,855/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894,499.04x = 1,341,475.44 × 254,855
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894,499.04x = 341,881,723,261.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,881,723,261.20/894,499.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,204.68

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