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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,561.12, 1,331,633.70 and 375,799.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,561.12, 1,331,633.70 and 375,799.94 is: 563,189.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,561.12 : 1,331,633.70 = 375,799.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,561.12/1,331,633.70 = 375,799.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,561.12x = 1,331,633.70 × 375,799.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,561.12x = 500,427,857,903.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,427,857,903.81/888,561.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,189.01

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