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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,907.51, 1,226,695.62 and 481,009.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,907.51, 1,226,695.62 and 481,009.36 is: 663,794.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,907.51 : 1,226,695.62 = 481,009.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,907.51/1,226,695.62 = 481,009.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,907.51x = 1,226,695.62 × 481,009.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,907.51x = 590,052,075,091.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,052,075,091.00/888,907.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,794.68

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