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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,224.99, 1,332,325.10 and 214,300.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,224.99, 1,332,325.10 and 214,300.64 is: 321,447.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,224.99 : 1,332,325.10 = 214,300.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,224.99/1,332,325.10 = 214,300.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,224.99x = 1,332,325.10 × 214,300.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,224.99x = 285,518,115,492.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,518,115,492.19/888,224.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,447.97

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