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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,296.65, 1,225,853.03 and 480,398.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,296.65, 1,225,853.03 and 480,398.49 is: 662,951.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,296.65 : 1,225,853.03 = 480,398.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,296.65/1,225,853.03 = 480,398.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,296.65x = 1,225,853.03 × 480,398.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,296.65x = 588,897,945,774.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,897,945,774.92/888,296.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662,951.89

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