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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,654.98, 1,340,327.12 and 558,854.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,654.98, 1,340,327.12 and 558,854.28 is: 836,312.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,654.98 : 1,340,327.12 = 558,854.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,654.98/1,340,327.12 = 558,854.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,654.98x = 1,340,327.12 × 558,854.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,654.98x = 749,047,544,817.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,047,544,817.80/895,654.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836,312.60

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