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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,205.28, 1,332,832.80 and 327,633.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,205.28, 1,332,832.80 and 327,633.44 is: 491,643.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,205.28 : 1,332,832.80 = 327,633.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,205.28/1,332,832.80 = 327,633.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,205.28x = 1,332,832.80 × 327,633.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,205.28x = 436,680,595,208.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,680,595,208.83/888,205.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,643.77

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