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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,576.40, 1,331,698.20 and 355,661.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,576.40, 1,331,698.20 and 355,661.20 is: 533,024.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,576.40 : 1,331,698.20 = 355,661.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,576.40/1,331,698.20 = 355,661.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,576.40x = 1,331,698.20 × 355,661.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,576.40x = 473,633,379,849.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,633,379,849.84/888,576.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,024.94

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