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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,932, 1,343,923.92 and 231,084

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,932, 1,343,923.92 and 231,084 is: 346,632.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,932 : 1,343,923.92 = 231,084 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,932/1,343,923.92 = 231,084/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,932x = 1,343,923.92 × 231,084
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,932x = 310,559,315,129.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,559,315,129.28/895,932
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,632.69

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