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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,969.40, 1,333,454.10 and 224,121.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,969.40, 1,333,454.10 and 224,121.40 is: 336,182.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,969.40 : 1,333,454.10 = 224,121.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,969.40/1,333,454.10 = 224,121.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,969.40x = 1,333,454.10 × 224,121.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,969.40x = 298,855,599,727.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,855,599,727.74/888,969.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,182.10

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