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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,770.36, 1,226,494.37 and 480,863.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,770.36, 1,226,494.37 and 480,863.25 is: 663,586.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,770.36 : 1,226,494.37 = 480,863.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,770.36/1,226,494.37 = 480,863.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,770.36x = 1,226,494.37 × 480,863.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,770.36x = 589,776,068,864.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,776,068,864.90/888,770.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,586.56

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