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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,910.37, 1,226,699.56 and 481,012.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,910.37, 1,226,699.56 and 481,012.21 is: 663,798.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,910.37 : 1,226,699.56 = 481,012.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,910.37/1,226,699.56 = 481,012.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,910.37x = 1,226,699.56 × 481,012.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,910.37x = 590,057,466,361.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,057,466,361.63/888,910.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,798.61

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