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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,277.78, 1,331,026.92 and 347,464.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,277.78, 1,331,026.92 and 347,464.32 is: 521,239.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,277.78 : 1,331,026.92 = 347,464.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,277.78/1,331,026.92 = 347,464.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,277.78x = 1,331,026.92 × 347,464.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,277.78x = 462,484,363,659.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,484,363,659.49/887,277.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521,239.65

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