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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,275.92, 1,238,375.10 and 575,349.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,275.92, 1,238,375.10 and 575,349.52 is: 794,068.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,275.92 : 1,238,375.10 = 575,349.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,275.92/1,238,375.10 = 575,349.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,275.92x = 1,238,375.10 × 575,349.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,275.92x = 712,498,519,364.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,498,519,364.95/897,275.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794,068.47

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