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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,002.40, 1,332,003.60 and 389,366.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,002.40, 1,332,003.60 and 389,366.40 is: 584,049.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,002.40 : 1,332,003.60 = 389,366.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,002.40/1,332,003.60 = 389,366.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,002.40x = 1,332,003.60 × 389,366.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,002.40x = 518,637,446,519.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,637,446,519.04/888,002.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,049.60

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