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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884,828, 1,327,246.86 and 219,980

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884,828, 1,327,246.86 and 219,980 is: 329,971.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884,828 : 1,327,246.86 = 219,980 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884,828/1,327,246.86 = 219,980/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884,828x = 1,327,246.86 × 219,980
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884,828x = 291,967,764,262.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,967,764,262.80/884,828
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,971.21

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