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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,225.64, 1,342,883.05 and 255,624.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,225.64, 1,342,883.05 and 255,624.26 is: 383,449.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,225.64 : 1,342,883.05 = 255,624.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,225.64/1,342,883.05 = 255,624.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,225.64x = 1,342,883.05 × 255,624.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,225.64x = 343,273,480,007.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,273,480,007.20/895,225.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,449.12

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