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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,001.20, 1,332,174.60 and 382,561.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,001.20, 1,332,174.60 and 382,561.20 is: 573,916.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,001.20 : 1,332,174.60 = 382,561.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,001.20/1,332,174.60 = 382,561.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,001.20x = 1,332,174.60 × 382,561.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,001.20x = 509,638,313,585.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,638,313,585.52/888,001.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,916.24

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