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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,446.24, 1,332,807.60 and 289,266.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,446.24, 1,332,807.60 and 289,266.56 is: 433,944.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,446.24 : 1,332,807.60 = 289,266.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,446.24/1,332,807.60 = 289,266.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,446.24x = 1,332,807.60 × 289,266.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,446.24x = 385,536,669,593.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,536,669,593.86/888,446.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,944.85

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