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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,958.65, 1,333,437.98 and 224,110.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,958.65, 1,333,437.98 and 224,110.65 is: 336,165.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,958.65 : 1,333,437.98 = 224,110.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,958.65/1,333,437.98 = 224,110.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,958.65x = 1,333,437.98 × 224,110.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,958.65x = 298,837,651,311.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,837,651,311.93/888,958.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,165.98

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