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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898,999.60, 1,348,499.40 and 366,246.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898,999.60, 1,348,499.40 and 366,246.40 is: 549,369.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898,999.60 : 1,348,499.40 = 366,246.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898,999.60/1,348,499.40 = 366,246.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898,999.60x = 1,348,499.40 × 366,246.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898,999.60x = 493,883,050,652.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,883,050,652.16/898,999.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549,369.60

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