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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899,158.92, 1,347,861.75 and 359,254.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899,158.92, 1,347,861.75 and 359,254.23 is: 538,531.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899,158.92 : 1,347,861.75 = 359,254.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899,158.92/1,347,861.75 = 359,254.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899,158.92x = 1,347,861.75 × 359,254.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899,158.92x = 484,225,035,142.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,225,035,142.70/899,158.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,531.09

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