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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,040.80, 1,332,061.20 and 327,002.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,040.80, 1,332,061.20 and 327,002.40 is: 490,503.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,040.80 : 1,332,061.20 = 327,002.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,040.80/1,332,061.20 = 327,002.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,040.80x = 1,332,061.20 × 327,002.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,040.80x = 435,587,209,346.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,587,209,346.88/888,040.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,503.60

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