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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,897.84, 1,333,002.24 and 320,157.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,897.84, 1,333,002.24 and 320,157.54 is: 480,112.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,897.84 : 1,333,002.24 = 320,157.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,897.84/1,333,002.24 = 320,157.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,897.84x = 1,333,002.24 × 320,157.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,897.84x = 426,770,717,972.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,770,717,972.89/888,897.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,112.22

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