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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,481.64, 1,332,721.36 and 289,441.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,481.64, 1,332,721.36 and 289,441.80 is: 434,162.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,481.64 : 1,332,721.36 = 289,441.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,481.64/1,332,721.36 = 289,441.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,481.64x = 1,332,721.36 × 289,441.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,481.64x = 385,745,269,336.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,745,269,336.85/888,481.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,162.34

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