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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,394.72, 1,343,237.97 and 264,372.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,394.72, 1,343,237.97 and 264,372.32 is: 396,601.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,394.72 : 1,343,237.97 = 264,372.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,394.72/1,343,237.97 = 264,372.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,394.72x = 1,343,237.97 × 264,372.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,394.72x = 355,114,938,440.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,114,938,440.99/895,394.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,601.56

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