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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,170.90, 1,332,272.82 and 289,130

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,170.90, 1,332,272.82 and 289,130 is: 433,700.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,170.90 : 1,332,272.82 = 289,130 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,170.90/1,332,272.82 = 289,130/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,170.90x = 1,332,272.82 × 289,130
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,170.90x = 385,200,040,446.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,200,040,446.60/888,170.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,700.36

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