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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,957.90, 1,333,436.85 and 224,109.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,957.90, 1,333,436.85 and 224,109.90 is: 336,164.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,957.90 : 1,333,436.85 = 224,109.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,957.90/1,333,436.85 = 224,109.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,957.90x = 1,333,436.85 × 224,109.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,957.90x = 298,836,399,109.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,836,399,109.82/888,957.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,164.85

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