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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884,389.32, 1,326,578.94 and 253,303.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884,389.32, 1,326,578.94 and 253,303.32 is: 379,953.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884,389.32 : 1,326,578.94 = 253,303.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884,389.32/1,326,578.94 = 253,303.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884,389.32x = 1,326,578.94 × 253,303.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884,389.32x = 336,026,849,744.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,026,849,744.08/884,389.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,953.54

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