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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,846.16, 1,345,481.44 and 357,133.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,846.16, 1,345,481.44 and 357,133.68 is: 535,785.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,846.16 : 1,345,481.44 = 357,133.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,846.16/1,345,481.44 = 357,133.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,846.16x = 1,345,481.44 × 357,133.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,846.16x = 480,516,738,038.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,516,738,038.90/896,846.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,785.02

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