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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,330.86, 1,225,864.10 and 506,283.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,330.86, 1,225,864.10 and 506,283.83 is: 698,653.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,330.86 : 1,225,864.10 = 506,283.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,330.86/1,225,864.10 = 506,283.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,330.86x = 1,225,864.10 × 506,283.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,330.86x = 620,635,171,340.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,635,171,340.88/888,330.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,653.17

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