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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882,992.80, 1,324,489.20 and 218,144.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882,992.80, 1,324,489.20 and 218,144.80 is: 327,217.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882,992.80 : 1,324,489.20 = 218,144.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882,992.80/1,324,489.20 = 218,144.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882,992.80x = 1,324,489.20 × 218,144.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882,992.80x = 288,930,431,636.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,930,431,636.16/882,992.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,217.20

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