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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,771.50, 1,236,164.67 and 493,363.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,771.50, 1,236,164.67 and 493,363.50 is: 680,841.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,771.50 : 1,236,164.67 = 493,363.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,771.50/1,236,164.67 = 493,363.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,771.50x = 1,236,164.67 × 493,363.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,771.50x = 609,878,528,167.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,878,528,167.55/895,771.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680,841.63

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