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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,274.83, 1,332,920.12 and 375,899.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,274.83, 1,332,920.12 and 375,899.61 is: 564,064.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,274.83 : 1,332,920.12 = 375,899.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,274.83/1,332,920.12 = 375,899.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,274.83x = 1,332,920.12 × 375,899.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,274.83x = 501,044,151,389.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,044,151,389.66/888,274.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564,064.34

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