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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,221.70, 1,332,320.18 and 214,297.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,221.70, 1,332,320.18 and 214,297.35 is: 321,443.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,221.70 : 1,332,320.18 = 214,297.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,221.70/1,332,320.18 = 214,297.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,221.70x = 1,332,320.18 × 214,297.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,221.70x = 285,512,682,854.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,512,682,854.04/888,221.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,443.04

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