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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,150.99, 1,332,561.03 and 533,412.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,150.99, 1,332,561.03 and 533,412.30 is: 800,319.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,150.99 : 1,332,561.03 = 533,412.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,150.99/1,332,561.03 = 533,412.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,150.99x = 1,332,561.03 × 533,412.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,150.99x = 710,804,443,902.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,804,443,902.67/888,150.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800,319.37

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