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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883,301.68, 1,324,974.30 and 322,336

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883,301.68, 1,324,974.30 and 322,336 is: 483,511.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883,301.68 : 1,324,974.30 = 322,336 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883,301.68/1,324,974.30 = 322,336/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883,301.68x = 1,324,974.30 × 322,336
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883,301.68x = 427,086,915,964.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,086,915,964.80/883,301.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,511.95

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