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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,684.51, 1,332,474.45 and 382,494.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,684.51, 1,332,474.45 and 382,494.80 is: 574,150.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,684.51 : 1,332,474.45 = 382,494.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,684.51/1,332,474.45 = 382,494.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,684.51x = 1,332,474.45 × 382,494.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,684.51x = 509,664,541,595.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,664,541,595.49/887,684.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574,150.54

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