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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885,480.88, 1,221,960.92 and 483,070

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885,480.88, 1,221,960.92 and 483,070 is: 666,635.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885,480.88 : 1,221,960.92 = 483,070 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885,480.88/1,221,960.92 = 483,070/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885,480.88x = 1,221,960.92 × 483,070
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885,480.88x = 590,292,661,624.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,292,661,624.40/885,480.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666,635.13

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