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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,029.40, 1,226,040.93 and 616,002.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,029.40, 1,226,040.93 and 616,002.14 is: 850,471.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,029.40 : 1,226,040.93 = 616,002.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,029.40/1,226,040.93 = 616,002.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,029.40x = 1,226,040.93 × 616,002.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,029.40x = 755,243,836,607.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,243,836,607.59/888,029.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850,471.66

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