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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898,889.24, 1,347,812.22 and 425,570.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898,889.24, 1,347,812.22 and 425,570.60 is: 638,108.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898,889.24 : 1,347,812.22 = 425,570.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898,889.24/1,347,812.22 = 425,570.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898,889.24x = 1,347,812.22 × 425,570.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898,889.24x = 573,589,255,152.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,589,255,152.73/898,889.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,108.93

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