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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,343.38, 1,332,694.62 and 289,143.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,343.38, 1,332,694.62 and 289,143.72 is: 433,774.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,343.38 : 1,332,694.62 = 289,143.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,343.38/1,332,694.62 = 289,143.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,343.38x = 1,332,694.62 × 289,143.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,343.38x = 385,340,280,050.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,340,280,050.79/888,343.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,774.02

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