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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,091.50, 1,225,595.43 and 485,683.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,091.50, 1,225,595.43 and 485,683.50 is: 670,259.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,091.50 : 1,225,595.43 = 485,683.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,091.50/1,225,595.43 = 485,683.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,091.50x = 1,225,595.43 × 485,683.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,091.50x = 595,251,478,026.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,251,478,026.41/888,091.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670,259.18

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