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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,467.37, 1,332,700.01 and 289,427.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,467.37, 1,332,700.01 and 289,427.56 is: 434,141.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,467.37 : 1,332,700.01 = 289,427.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,467.37/1,332,700.01 = 289,427.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,467.37x = 1,332,700.01 × 289,427.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,467.37x = 385,720,112,829.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,720,112,829.85/888,467.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,141.00

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