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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,391.95, 1,332,505.30 and 248,753.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,391.95, 1,332,505.30 and 248,753.58 is: 373,107.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,391.95 : 1,332,505.30 = 248,753.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,391.95/1,332,505.30 = 248,753.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,391.95x = 1,332,505.30 × 248,753.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,391.95x = 331,465,462,500.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,465,462,500.21/888,391.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,107.23

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