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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,299.90, 1,332,450.09 and 248,697.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,299.90, 1,332,450.09 and 248,697.85 is: 373,046.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,299.90 : 1,332,450.09 = 248,697.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,299.90/1,332,450.09 = 248,697.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,299.90x = 1,332,450.09 × 248,697.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,299.90x = 331,377,472,615.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,377,472,615.31/888,299.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,046.84

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