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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,460.14, 1,332,689.13 and 289,420.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,460.14, 1,332,689.13 and 289,420.32 is: 434,130.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,460.14 : 1,332,689.13 = 289,420.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,460.14/1,332,689.13 = 289,420.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,460.14x = 1,332,689.13 × 289,420.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,460.14x = 385,707,314,465.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,707,314,465.12/888,460.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,130.13

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