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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,423.10, 1,330,357.05 and 532,059.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,423.10, 1,330,357.05 and 532,059.90 is: 797,623.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,423.10 : 1,330,357.05 = 532,059.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,423.10/1,330,357.05 = 532,059.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,423.10x = 1,330,357.05 × 532,059.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,423.10x = 707,829,638,987.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,829,638,987.30/887,423.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797,623.64

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