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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,453.47, 1,332,679.17 and 289,413.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,453.47, 1,332,679.17 and 289,413.66 is: 434,120.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,453.47 : 1,332,679.17 = 289,413.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,453.47/1,332,679.17 = 289,413.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,453.47x = 1,332,679.17 × 289,413.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,453.47x = 385,695,556,195.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,695,556,195.46/888,453.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,120.15

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