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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,509.60, 1,343,256.24 and 362,904

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,509.60, 1,343,256.24 and 362,904 is: 544,352.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,509.60 : 1,343,256.24 = 362,904 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,509.60/1,343,256.24 = 362,904/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,509.60x = 1,343,256.24 × 362,904
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,509.60x = 487,473,062,520.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,473,062,520.96/895,509.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,352.69

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