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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,999.16, 1,353,061.86 and 362,255.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,999.16, 1,353,061.86 and 362,255.48 is: 543,408.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,999.16 : 1,353,061.86 = 362,255.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,999.16/1,353,061.86 = 362,255.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,999.16x = 1,353,061.86 × 362,255.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,999.16x = 490,154,073,563.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,154,073,563.99/901,999.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,408.57

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