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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,847.15, 1,226,606.60 and 480,955.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,847.15, 1,226,606.60 and 480,955.93 is: 663,717.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,847.15 : 1,226,606.60 = 480,955.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,847.15/1,226,606.60 = 480,955.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,847.15x = 1,226,606.60 × 480,955.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,847.15x = 589,943,718,047.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,943,718,047.14/888,847.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,717.85

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