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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,299.55, 1,332,060.53 and 355,643.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,299.55, 1,332,060.53 and 355,643.55 is: 533,309.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,299.55 : 1,332,060.53 = 355,643.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,299.55/1,332,060.53 = 355,643.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,299.55x = 1,332,060.53 × 355,643.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,299.55x = 473,738,733,925.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,738,733,925.86/888,299.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,309.66

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