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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,246.96, 1,329,774.72 and 661,548

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,246.96, 1,329,774.72 and 661,548 is: 990,388.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,246.96 : 1,329,774.72 = 661,548 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,246.96/1,329,774.72 = 661,548/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,246.96x = 1,329,774.72 × 661,548
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,246.96x = 879,709,806,466.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,709,806,466.56/888,246.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990,388.76

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