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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,210, 1,225,729.80 and 485,802

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,210, 1,225,729.80 and 485,802 is: 670,406.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,210 : 1,225,729.80 = 485,802 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,210/1,225,729.80 = 485,802/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,210x = 1,225,729.80 × 485,802
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,210x = 595,461,988,299.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,461,988,299.60/888,210
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670,406.76

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