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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885,777.80, 1,328,537.10 and 254,625.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885,777.80, 1,328,537.10 and 254,625.80 is: 381,901.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885,777.80 : 1,328,537.10 = 254,625.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885,777.80/1,328,537.10 = 254,625.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885,777.80x = 1,328,537.10 × 254,625.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885,777.80x = 338,279,821,917.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,279,821,917.18/885,777.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,901.45

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