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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,447.24, 1,332,809.10 and 289,267.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,447.24, 1,332,809.10 and 289,267.56 is: 433,946.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,447.24 : 1,332,809.10 = 289,267.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,447.24/1,332,809.10 = 289,267.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,447.24x = 1,332,809.10 × 289,267.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,447.24x = 385,538,436,302.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,538,436,302.80/888,447.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,946.35

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