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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,348.52, 1,225,920.97 and 480,450.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,348.52, 1,225,920.97 and 480,450.37 is: 663,021.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,348.52 : 1,225,920.97 = 480,450.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,348.52/1,225,920.97 = 480,450.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,348.52x = 1,225,920.97 × 480,450.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,348.52x = 588,994,181,225.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,994,181,225.01/888,348.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,021.51

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