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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,550.46, 1,224,924.22 and 633,458.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,550.46, 1,224,924.22 and 633,458.78 is: 873,263.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,550.46 : 1,224,924.22 = 633,458.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,550.46/1,224,924.22 = 633,458.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,550.46x = 1,224,924.22 × 633,458.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,550.46x = 775,939,001,254.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,939,001,254.32/888,550.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873,263.86

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