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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,791.56, 1,333,291.26 and 312,237.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,791.56, 1,333,291.26 and 312,237.88 is: 468,393.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,791.56 : 1,333,291.26 = 312,237.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,791.56/1,333,291.26 = 312,237.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,791.56x = 1,333,291.26 × 312,237.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,791.56x = 416,304,036,444.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,304,036,444.93/888,791.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468,393.33

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