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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902,855.65, 1,354,460.42 and 334,241.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902,855.65, 1,354,460.42 and 334,241.43 is: 501,427.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902,855.65 : 1,354,460.42 = 334,241.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902,855.65/1,354,460.42 = 334,241.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902,855.65x = 1,354,460.42 × 334,241.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902,855.65x = 452,716,787,659.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,716,787,659.20/902,855.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,427.65

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