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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,273.20, 1,333,446.60 and 509,495.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,273.20, 1,333,446.60 and 509,495.60 is: 764,838.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,273.20 : 1,333,446.60 = 509,495.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,273.20/1,333,446.60 = 509,495.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,273.20x = 1,333,446.60 × 509,495.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,273.20x = 679,385,175,534.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,385,175,534.96/888,273.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764,838.09

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