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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884,276.93, 1,326,673.73 and 285,224.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884,276.93, 1,326,673.73 and 285,224.82 is: 427,920.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884,276.93 : 1,326,673.73 = 285,224.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884,276.93/1,326,673.73 = 285,224.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884,276.93x = 1,326,673.73 × 285,224.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884,276.93x = 378,400,275,837.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,400,275,837.98/884,276.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,920.56

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