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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,678.41, 1,333,004.24 and 214,755.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,678.41, 1,333,004.24 and 214,755.03 is: 322,129.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,678.41 : 1,333,004.24 = 214,755.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,678.41/1,333,004.24 = 214,755.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,678.41x = 1,333,004.24 × 214,755.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,678.41x = 286,269,366,088.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,269,366,088.22/888,678.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,129.32

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