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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882,336.69, 1,322,859.80 and 282,956.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882,336.69, 1,322,859.80 and 282,956.67 is: 424,228.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882,336.69 : 1,322,859.80 = 282,956.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882,336.69/1,322,859.80 = 282,956.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882,336.69x = 1,322,859.80 × 282,956.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882,336.69x = 374,312,002,470.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,312,002,470.08/882,336.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,228.08

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