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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,298.40, 1,332,447.84 and 248,696.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,298.40, 1,332,447.84 and 248,696.35 is: 373,044.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,298.40 : 1,332,447.84 = 248,696.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,298.40/1,332,447.84 = 248,696.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,298.40x = 1,332,447.84 × 248,696.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,298.40x = 331,374,913,670.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,374,913,670.23/888,298.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,044.59

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