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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885,511.71, 1,328,135.13 and 245,748

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885,511.71, 1,328,135.13 and 245,748 is: 368,585.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885,511.71 : 1,328,135.13 = 245,748 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885,511.71/1,328,135.13 = 245,748/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885,511.71x = 1,328,135.13 × 245,748
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885,511.71x = 326,386,551,927.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,386,551,927.24/885,511.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,585.25

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