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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884,491.14, 1,326,729.42 and 253,405.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884,491.14, 1,326,729.42 and 253,405.56 is: 380,106.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884,491.14 : 1,326,729.42 = 253,405.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884,491.14/1,326,729.42 = 253,405.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884,491.14x = 1,326,729.42 × 253,405.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884,491.14x = 336,200,603,742.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,200,603,742.90/884,491.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,106.24

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