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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,521.80, 1,330,407.90 and 437,874.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,521.80, 1,330,407.90 and 437,874.60 is: 656,380.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,521.80 : 1,330,407.90 = 437,874.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,521.80/1,330,407.90 = 437,874.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,521.80x = 1,330,407.90 × 437,874.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,521.80x = 582,551,827,049.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,551,827,049.34/887,521.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,380.30

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