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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882,335.94, 1,322,858.67 and 282,955.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882,335.94, 1,322,858.67 and 282,955.92 is: 424,226.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882,335.94 : 1,322,858.67 = 282,955.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882,335.94/1,322,858.67 = 282,955.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882,335.94x = 1,322,858.67 × 282,955.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882,335.94x = 374,310,691,999.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,310,691,999.83/882,335.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,226.96

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