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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898,288.93, 1,347,357.49 and 291,064.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898,288.93, 1,347,357.49 and 291,064.39 is: 436,571.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898,288.93 : 1,347,357.49 = 291,064.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898,288.93/1,347,357.49 = 291,064.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898,288.93x = 1,347,357.49 × 291,064.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898,288.93x = 392,167,785,938.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,167,785,938.78/898,288.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,571.99

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