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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898,651.62, 1,348,166.82 and 291,392.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898,651.62, 1,348,166.82 and 291,392.61 is: 437,150.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898,651.62 : 1,348,166.82 = 291,392.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898,651.62/1,348,166.82 = 291,392.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898,651.62x = 1,348,166.82 × 291,392.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898,651.62x = 392,845,848,395.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,845,848,395.20/898,651.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,150.33

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