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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899,157.92, 1,347,860.25 and 359,253.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899,157.92, 1,347,860.25 and 359,253.23 is: 538,529.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899,157.92 : 1,347,860.25 = 359,253.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899,157.92/1,347,860.25 = 359,253.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899,157.92x = 1,347,860.25 × 359,253.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899,157.92x = 484,223,141,661.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,223,141,661.81/899,157.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,529.59

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