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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,338.76, 1,225,939.22 and 506,303.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,338.76, 1,225,939.22 and 506,303.88 is: 698,717.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,338.76 : 1,225,939.22 = 506,303.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,338.76/1,225,939.22 = 506,303.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,338.76x = 1,225,939.22 × 506,303.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,338.76x = 620,697,783,730.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,697,783,730.17/888,338.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,717.44

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