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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,455.44, 1,226,067.24 and 486,047.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,455.44, 1,226,067.24 and 486,047.44 is: 670,744.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,455.44 : 1,226,067.24 = 486,047.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,455.44/1,226,067.24 = 486,047.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,455.44x = 1,226,067.24 × 486,047.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,455.44x = 595,926,843,269.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,926,843,269.87/888,455.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670,744.77

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