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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,002.40, 1,332,003.60 and 326,920.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,002.40, 1,332,003.60 and 326,920.80 is: 490,381.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,002.40 : 1,332,003.60 = 326,920.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,002.40/1,332,003.60 = 326,920.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,002.40x = 1,332,003.60 × 326,920.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,002.40x = 435,459,682,514.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,459,682,514.88/888,002.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,381.20

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