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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898,467.60, 1,347,701.40 and 365,714.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898,467.60, 1,347,701.40 and 365,714.40 is: 548,571.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898,467.60 : 1,347,701.40 = 365,714.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898,467.60/1,347,701.40 = 365,714.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898,467.60x = 1,347,701.40 × 365,714.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898,467.60x = 492,873,808,880.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,873,808,880.16/898,467.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548,571.60

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