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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,139.90, 1,330,709.85 and 326,058.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,139.90, 1,330,709.85 and 326,058.30 is: 489,087.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,139.90 : 1,330,709.85 = 326,058.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,139.90/1,330,709.85 = 326,058.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,139.90x = 1,330,709.85 × 326,058.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,139.90x = 433,888,991,484.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,888,991,484.26/887,139.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489,087.45

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