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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884,595.76, 1,327,407.60 and 372,223.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884,595.76, 1,327,407.60 and 372,223.36 is: 558,551.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884,595.76 : 1,327,407.60 = 372,223.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884,595.76/1,327,407.60 = 372,223.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884,595.76x = 1,327,407.60 × 372,223.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884,595.76x = 494,092,116,961.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,092,116,961.54/884,595.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,551.31

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