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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,940.18, 1,226,740.67 and 481,041.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,940.18, 1,226,740.67 and 481,041.97 is: 663,839.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,940.18 : 1,226,740.67 = 481,041.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,940.18/1,226,740.67 = 481,041.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,940.18x = 1,226,740.67 × 481,041.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,940.18x = 590,113,748,575.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,113,748,575.92/888,940.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,839.66

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