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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,206.91, 1,332,298.02 and 214,282.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,206.91, 1,332,298.02 and 214,282.52 is: 321,420.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,206.91 : 1,332,298.02 = 214,282.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,206.91/1,332,298.02 = 214,282.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,206.91x = 1,332,298.02 × 214,282.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,206.91x = 285,488,171,620.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,488,171,620.08/888,206.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,420.80

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