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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,300.20, 1,344,687.90 and 390,644.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,300.20, 1,344,687.90 and 390,644.20 is: 586,069.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,300.20 : 1,344,687.90 = 390,644.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,300.20/1,344,687.90 = 390,644.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,300.20x = 1,344,687.90 × 390,644.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,300.20x = 525,294,528,945.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,294,528,945.18/896,300.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,069.86

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