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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,959.65, 1,333,439.48 and 224,111.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,959.65, 1,333,439.48 and 224,111.65 is: 336,167.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,959.65 : 1,333,439.48 = 224,111.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,959.65/1,333,439.48 = 224,111.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,959.65x = 1,333,439.48 × 224,111.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,959.65x = 298,839,322,037.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,839,322,037.94/888,959.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,167.48

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