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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,886.80, 1,333,330.20 and 534,301.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,886.80, 1,333,330.20 and 534,301.20 is: 801,451.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,886.80 : 1,333,330.20 = 534,301.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,886.80/1,333,330.20 = 534,301.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,886.80x = 1,333,330.20 × 534,301.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,886.80x = 712,399,925,856.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,399,925,856.24/888,886.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801,451.80

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