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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,959.20, 1,333,438.80 and 224,111.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,959.20, 1,333,438.80 and 224,111.20 is: 336,166.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,959.20 : 1,333,438.80 = 224,111.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,959.20/1,333,438.80 = 224,111.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,959.20x = 1,333,438.80 × 224,111.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,959.20x = 298,838,569,594.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,838,569,594.56/888,959.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,166.80

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