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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,453.72, 1,332,313.98 and 341,263.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,453.72, 1,332,313.98 and 341,263.44 is: 511,754.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,453.72 : 1,332,313.98 = 341,263.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,453.72/1,332,313.98 = 341,263.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,453.72x = 1,332,313.98 × 341,263.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,453.72x = 454,670,051,974.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,670,051,974.89/888,453.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511,754.35

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