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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,402.42, 1,332,013.14 and 489,231.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,402.42, 1,332,013.14 and 489,231.18 is: 733,521.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,402.42 : 1,332,013.14 = 489,231.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,402.42/1,332,013.14 = 489,231.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,402.42x = 1,332,013.14 × 489,231.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,402.42x = 651,662,360,257.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,662,360,257.71/888,402.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733,521.60

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