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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898,074.96, 1,347,112.44 and 266,987.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898,074.96, 1,347,112.44 and 266,987.76 is: 400,481.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898,074.96 : 1,347,112.44 = 266,987.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898,074.96/1,347,112.44 = 266,987.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898,074.96x = 1,347,112.44 × 266,987.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898,074.96x = 359,662,532,823.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,662,532,823.73/898,074.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,481.64

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