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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,361.81, 1,342,883.16 and 560,561.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,361.81, 1,342,883.16 and 560,561.08 is: 838,867.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,361.81 : 1,342,883.16 = 560,561.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,361.81/1,342,883.16 = 560,561.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,361.81x = 1,342,883.16 × 560,561.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,361.81x = 752,768,034,483.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,768,034,483.41/897,361.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838,867.92

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