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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,252.56, 1,342,878.84 and 362,674.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,252.56, 1,342,878.84 and 362,674.32 is: 544,011.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,252.56 : 1,342,878.84 = 362,674.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,252.56/1,342,878.84 = 362,674.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,252.56x = 1,342,878.84 × 362,674.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,252.56x = 487,027,670,139.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,027,670,139.39/895,252.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,011.48

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