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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,457.88, 1,331,292 and 604,283.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,457.88, 1,331,292 and 604,283.96 is: 905,477.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,457.88 : 1,331,292 = 604,283.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,457.88/1,331,292 = 604,283.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,457.88x = 1,331,292 × 604,283.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,457.88x = 804,478,401,676.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,478,401,676.32/888,457.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905,477.25

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