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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883,507.94, 1,325,388.57 and 284,269.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883,507.94, 1,325,388.57 and 284,269.94 is: 426,445.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883,507.94 : 1,325,388.57 = 284,269.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883,507.94/1,325,388.57 = 284,269.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883,507.94x = 1,325,388.57 × 284,269.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883,507.94x = 376,768,129,270.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,768,129,270.59/883,507.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,445.66

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