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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,749.62, 1,333,458.54 and 529,127.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,749.62, 1,333,458.54 and 529,127.98 is: 793,890.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,749.62 : 1,333,458.54 = 529,127.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,749.62/1,333,458.54 = 529,127.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,749.62x = 1,333,458.54 × 529,127.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,749.62x = 705,570,223,683.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,570,223,683.95/888,749.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793,890.89

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