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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,482.48, 1,330,588.20 and 508,250.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,482.48, 1,330,588.20 and 508,250.48 is: 761,154.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,482.48 : 1,330,588.20 = 508,250.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,482.48/1,330,588.20 = 508,250.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,482.48x = 1,330,588.20 × 508,250.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,482.48x = 676,272,091,332.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,272,091,332.34/888,482.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761,154.11

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