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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,956.61, 1,226,750.74 and 481,049.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,956.61, 1,226,750.74 and 481,049.52 is: 663,843.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,956.61 : 1,226,750.74 = 481,049.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,956.61/1,226,750.74 = 481,049.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,956.61x = 1,226,750.74 × 481,049.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,956.61x = 590,127,854,636.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,127,854,636.65/888,956.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,843.26

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