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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,940.15, 1,226,740.63 and 481,041.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,940.15, 1,226,740.63 and 481,041.94 is: 663,839.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,940.15 : 1,226,740.63 = 481,041.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,940.15/1,226,740.63 = 481,041.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,940.15x = 1,226,740.63 × 481,041.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,940.15x = 590,113,692,532.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,113,692,532.02/888,940.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,839.63

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