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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,362.81, 1,342,884.66 and 560,562.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,362.81, 1,342,884.66 and 560,562.08 is: 838,869.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,362.81 : 1,342,884.66 = 560,562.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,362.81/1,342,884.66 = 560,562.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,362.81x = 1,342,884.66 × 560,562.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,362.81x = 752,770,218,209.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,770,218,209.69/897,362.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838,869.42

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