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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,970.48, 1,226,779.18 and 481,072.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,970.48, 1,226,779.18 and 481,072.30 is: 663,879.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,970.48 : 1,226,779.18 = 481,072.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,970.48/1,226,779.18 = 481,072.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,970.48x = 1,226,779.18 × 481,072.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,970.48x = 590,169,477,445.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,169,477,445.09/888,970.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,879.73

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