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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,624.78, 1,330,882.43 and 375,026.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,624.78, 1,330,882.43 and 375,026.42 is: 562,305.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,624.78 : 1,330,882.43 = 375,026.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,624.78/1,330,882.43 = 375,026.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,624.78x = 1,330,882.43 × 375,026.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,624.78x = 499,116,073,163.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,116,073,163.80/887,624.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,305.25

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