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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,465.11, 1,332,696.62 and 289,425.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,465.11, 1,332,696.62 and 289,425.29 is: 434,137.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,465.11 : 1,332,696.62 = 289,425.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,465.11/1,332,696.62 = 289,425.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,465.11x = 1,332,696.62 × 289,425.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,465.11x = 385,716,104,278.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,716,104,278.39/888,465.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,137.59

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