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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,699.71, 1,346,549.40 and 385,253.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,699.71, 1,346,549.40 and 385,253.69 is: 577,880.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,699.71 : 1,346,549.40 = 385,253.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,699.71/1,346,549.40 = 385,253.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,699.71x = 1,346,549.40 × 385,253.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,699.71x = 518,763,118,384.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,763,118,384.54/897,699.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,880.46

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