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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,257.81, 1,343,256.08 and 362,643.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,257.81, 1,343,256.08 and 362,643.12 is: 544,114.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,257.81 : 1,343,256.08 = 362,643.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,257.81/1,343,256.08 = 362,643.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,257.81x = 1,343,256.08 × 362,643.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,257.81x = 487,122,573,996.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,122,573,996.95/895,257.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,114.30

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