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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,458.89, 1,332,687.26 and 289,419.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,458.89, 1,332,687.26 and 289,419.07 is: 434,128.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,458.89 : 1,332,687.26 = 289,419.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,458.89/1,332,687.26 = 289,419.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,458.89x = 1,332,687.26 × 289,419.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,458.89x = 385,705,105,942.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,705,105,942.95/888,458.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,128.25

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