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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,053.80, 1,332,080.70 and 327,015.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,053.80, 1,332,080.70 and 327,015.40 is: 490,523.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,053.80 : 1,332,080.70 = 327,015.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,053.80/1,332,080.70 = 327,015.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,053.80x = 1,332,080.70 × 327,015.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,053.80x = 435,610,902,942.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,610,902,942.78/888,053.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,523.10

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