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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882,336.44, 1,322,859.42 and 282,956.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882,336.44, 1,322,859.42 and 282,956.42 is: 424,227.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882,336.44 : 1,322,859.42 = 282,956.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882,336.44/1,322,859.42 = 282,956.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882,336.44x = 1,322,859.42 × 282,956.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882,336.44x = 374,311,565,646.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,311,565,646.48/882,336.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,227.71

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