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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,688.80, 1,333,243.80 and 289,653.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,688.80, 1,333,243.80 and 289,653.30 is: 434,548.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,688.80 : 1,333,243.80 = 289,653.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,688.80/1,333,243.80 = 289,653.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,688.80x = 1,333,243.80 × 289,653.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,688.80x = 386,178,466,374.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,178,466,374.54/888,688.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,548.59

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