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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,909.98, 1,226,687.22 and 481,002.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,909.98, 1,226,687.22 and 481,002.89 is: 663,779.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,909.98 : 1,226,687.22 = 481,002.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,909.98/1,226,687.22 = 481,002.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,909.98x = 1,226,687.22 × 481,002.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,909.98x = 590,040,091,812.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,040,091,812.63/888,909.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,779.36

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