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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,602.38, 1,344,403.71 and 297,237.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,602.38, 1,344,403.71 and 297,237.30 is: 445,690.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,602.38 : 1,344,403.71 = 297,237.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,602.38/1,344,403.71 = 297,237.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,602.38x = 1,344,403.71 × 297,237.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,602.38x = 399,606,928,870.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,606,928,870.38/896,602.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,690.24

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