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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,492.64, 1,343,705.52 and 396,740

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,492.64, 1,343,705.52 and 396,740 is: 595,316.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,492.64 : 1,343,705.52 = 396,740 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,492.64/1,343,705.52 = 396,740/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,492.64x = 1,343,705.52 × 396,740
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,492.64x = 533,101,728,004.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,101,728,004.80/895,492.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,316.71

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