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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882,238.32, 1,323,252.24 and 242,607

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882,238.32, 1,323,252.24 and 242,607 is: 363,881.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882,238.32 : 1,323,252.24 = 242,607 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882,238.32/1,323,252.24 = 242,607/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882,238.32x = 1,323,252.24 × 242,607
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882,238.32x = 321,030,256,189.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,030,256,189.68/882,238.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,881.56

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