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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,295.37, 1,225,851.30 and 480,397.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,295.37, 1,225,851.30 and 480,397.21 is: 662,950.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,295.37 : 1,225,851.30 = 480,397.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,295.37/1,225,851.30 = 480,397.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,295.37x = 1,225,851.30 × 480,397.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,295.37x = 588,895,541,330.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,895,541,330.25/888,295.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662,950.15

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