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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,592.32, 1,332,887.04 and 223,744.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,592.32, 1,332,887.04 and 223,744.32 is: 335,616.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,592.32 : 1,332,887.04 = 223,744.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,592.32/1,332,887.04 = 223,744.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,592.32x = 1,332,887.04 × 223,744.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,592.32x = 298,225,904,401.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,225,904,401.61/888,592.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,616.12

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