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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,960.51, 1,226,765.48 and 481,062.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,960.51, 1,226,765.48 and 481,062.35 is: 663,866.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,960.51 : 1,226,765.48 = 481,062.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,960.51/1,226,765.48 = 481,062.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,960.51x = 1,226,765.48 × 481,062.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,960.51x = 590,150,685,369.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,150,685,369.28/888,960.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,866.03

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