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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,957.24, 1,333,516.88 and 289,764.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,957.24, 1,333,516.88 and 289,764.60 is: 434,673.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,957.24 : 1,333,516.88 = 289,764.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,957.24/1,333,516.88 = 289,764.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,957.24x = 1,333,516.88 × 289,764.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,957.24x = 386,405,985,326.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,405,985,326.45/888,957.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,673.31

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