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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,920.98, 1,226,701.62 and 481,013.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,920.98, 1,226,701.62 and 481,013.92 is: 663,794.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,920.98 : 1,226,701.62 = 481,013.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,920.98/1,226,701.62 = 481,013.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,920.98x = 1,226,701.62 × 481,013.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,920.98x = 590,060,554,906.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,060,554,906.55/888,920.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,794.16

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