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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,271.80, 1,330,907.70 and 382,074.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,271.80, 1,330,907.70 and 382,074.80 is: 573,112.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,271.80 : 1,330,907.70 = 382,074.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,271.80/1,330,907.70 = 382,074.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,271.80x = 1,330,907.70 × 382,074.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,271.80x = 508,506,293,295.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,506,293,295.96/887,271.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,112.20

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