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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,958.61, 1,226,753.50 and 481,051.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,958.61, 1,226,753.50 and 481,051.52 is: 663,846.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,958.61 : 1,226,753.50 = 481,051.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,958.61/1,226,753.50 = 481,051.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,958.61x = 1,226,753.50 × 481,051.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,958.61x = 590,131,635,840.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,131,635,840.32/888,958.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,846.02

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