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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,408.62, 1,344,990.37 and 448,254.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,408.62, 1,344,990.37 and 448,254.86 is: 671,821.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,408.62 : 1,344,990.37 = 448,254.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,408.62/1,344,990.37 = 448,254.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,408.62x = 1,344,990.37 × 448,254.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,408.62x = 602,898,470,566.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,898,470,566.16/897,408.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671,821.57

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