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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,861.64, 1,333,301.10 and 224,013.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,861.64, 1,333,301.10 and 224,013.64 is: 336,022.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,861.64 : 1,333,301.10 = 224,013.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,861.64/1,333,301.10 = 224,013.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,861.64x = 1,333,301.10 × 224,013.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,861.64x = 298,677,632,627.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,677,632,627.00/888,861.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,022.64

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