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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,395.22, 1,343,238.72 and 264,372.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,395.22, 1,343,238.72 and 264,372.82 is: 396,602.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,395.22 : 1,343,238.72 = 264,372.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,395.22/1,343,238.72 = 264,372.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,395.22x = 1,343,238.72 × 264,372.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,395.22x = 355,115,808,339.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,115,808,339.59/895,395.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,602.31

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