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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,872.10, 1,330,308.15 and 326,308.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,872.10, 1,330,308.15 and 326,308.90 is: 489,463.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,872.10 : 1,330,308.15 = 326,308.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,872.10/1,330,308.15 = 326,308.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,872.10x = 1,330,308.15 × 326,308.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,872.10x = 434,091,389,087.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,091,389,087.54/886,872.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489,463.35

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