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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,113.44, 1,332,083.76 and 488,622.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,113.44, 1,332,083.76 and 488,622.88 is: 732,886.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,113.44 : 1,332,083.76 = 488,622.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,113.44/1,332,083.76 = 488,622.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,113.44x = 1,332,083.76 × 488,622.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,113.44x = 650,886,603,212.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,886,603,212.43/888,113.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732,886.78

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