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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,005.90, 1,330,508.85 and 354,908.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,005.90, 1,330,508.85 and 354,908.80 is: 532,363.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,005.90 : 1,330,508.85 = 354,908.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,005.90/1,330,508.85 = 354,908.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,005.90x = 1,330,508.85 × 354,908.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,005.90x = 472,209,299,342.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,209,299,342.88/887,005.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,363.20

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