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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883,303.68, 1,324,977.30 and 322,338

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883,303.68, 1,324,977.30 and 322,338 is: 483,514.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883,303.68 : 1,324,977.30 = 322,338 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883,303.68/1,324,977.30 = 322,338/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883,303.68x = 1,324,977.30 × 322,338
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883,303.68x = 427,090,532,927.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,090,532,927.40/883,303.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,514.95

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