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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,296.80, 1,332,445.20 and 223,448.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,296.80, 1,332,445.20 and 223,448.80 is: 335,173.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,296.80 : 1,332,445.20 = 223,448.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,296.80/1,332,445.20 = 223,448.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,296.80x = 1,332,445.20 × 223,448.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,296.80x = 297,733,281,005.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,733,281,005.76/888,296.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,173.20

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