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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,130.52, 1,345,955.52 and 266,059.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,130.52, 1,345,955.52 and 266,059.52 is: 399,166.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,130.52 : 1,345,955.52 = 266,059.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,130.52/1,345,955.52 = 266,059.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,130.52x = 1,345,955.52 × 266,059.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,130.52x = 358,104,279,592.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,104,279,592.55/897,130.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,166.31

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