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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898,344.12, 1,347,339.60 and 267,117.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898,344.12, 1,347,339.60 and 267,117.60 is: 400,623.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898,344.12 : 1,347,339.60 = 267,117.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898,344.12/1,347,339.60 = 267,117.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898,344.12x = 1,347,339.60 × 267,117.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898,344.12x = 359,898,120,336.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,898,120,336.96/898,344.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,623.89

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