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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,915.40, 1,333,373.10 and 224,067.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,915.40, 1,333,373.10 and 224,067.40 is: 336,101.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,915.40 : 1,333,373.10 = 224,067.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,915.40/1,333,373.10 = 224,067.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,915.40x = 1,333,373.10 × 224,067.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,915.40x = 298,765,443,746.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,765,443,746.94/888,915.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,101.10

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