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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882,337.44, 1,322,860.92 and 282,957.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882,337.44, 1,322,860.92 and 282,957.42 is: 424,229.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882,337.44 : 1,322,860.92 = 282,957.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882,337.44/1,322,860.92 = 282,957.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882,337.44x = 1,322,860.92 × 282,957.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882,337.44x = 374,313,312,942.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,313,312,942.03/882,337.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,229.21

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