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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,281.87, 1,346,177.03 and 365,184.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,281.87, 1,346,177.03 and 365,184.77 is: 547,880.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,281.87 : 1,346,177.03 = 365,184.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,281.87/1,346,177.03 = 365,184.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,281.87x = 1,346,177.03 × 365,184.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,281.87x = 491,603,340,523.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,603,340,523.02/897,281.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547,880.62

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