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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,366.98, 1,342,828.98 and 558,234

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,366.98, 1,342,828.98 and 558,234 is: 837,212.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,366.98 : 1,342,828.98 = 558,234 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,366.98/1,342,828.98 = 558,234/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,366.98x = 1,342,828.98 × 558,234
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,366.98x = 749,612,792,821.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,612,792,821.32/895,366.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837,212.91

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