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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883,008.68, 1,324,388.61 and 283,893.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883,008.68, 1,324,388.61 and 283,893.69 is: 425,800.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883,008.68 : 1,324,388.61 = 283,893.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883,008.68/1,324,388.61 = 283,893.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883,008.68x = 1,324,388.61 × 283,893.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883,008.68x = 375,985,574,453.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,985,574,453.33/883,008.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,800.54

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