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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,625.36, 1,226,272.44 and 506,775.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,625.36, 1,226,272.44 and 506,775.04 is: 699,332.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,625.36 : 1,226,272.44 = 506,775.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,625.36/1,226,272.44 = 506,775.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,625.36x = 1,226,272.44 × 506,775.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,625.36x = 621,444,264,831.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,444,264,831.90/888,625.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,332.13

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