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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898,359.40, 1,347,560.70 and 267,293.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898,359.40, 1,347,560.70 and 267,293.80 is: 400,947.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898,359.40 : 1,347,560.70 = 267,293.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898,359.40/1,347,560.70 = 267,293.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898,359.40x = 1,347,560.70 × 267,293.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898,359.40x = 360,194,620,233.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,194,620,233.66/898,359.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,947.13

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