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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,773.88, 1,346,882.76 and 266,686.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,773.88, 1,346,882.76 and 266,686.68 is: 400,095.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,773.88 : 1,346,882.76 = 266,686.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,773.88/1,346,882.76 = 266,686.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,773.88x = 1,346,882.76 × 266,686.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,773.88x = 359,195,691,613.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,195,691,613.64/897,773.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,095.95

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