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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,129.60, 1,333,576.80 and 514,881.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,129.60, 1,333,576.80 and 514,881.60 is: 773,123.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,129.60 : 1,333,576.80 = 514,881.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,129.60/1,333,576.80 = 514,881.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,129.60x = 1,333,576.80 × 514,881.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,129.60x = 686,634,156,506.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,634,156,506.88/888,129.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773,123.83

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