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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,274.08, 1,332,918.99 and 375,898.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,274.08, 1,332,918.99 and 375,898.86 is: 564,063.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,274.08 : 1,332,918.99 = 375,898.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,274.08/1,332,918.99 = 375,898.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,274.08x = 1,332,918.99 × 375,898.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,274.08x = 501,042,728,813.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,042,728,813.35/888,274.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564,063.21

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