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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,457.12, 1,344,818.01 and 320,035.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,457.12, 1,344,818.01 and 320,035.70 is: 480,100.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,457.12 : 1,344,818.01 = 320,035.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,457.12/1,344,818.01 = 320,035.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,457.12x = 1,344,818.01 × 320,035.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,457.12x = 430,389,773,202.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,389,773,202.96/896,457.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,100.79

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