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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,997.50, 1,226,816.46 and 481,099.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,997.50, 1,226,816.46 and 481,099.32 is: 663,917.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,997.50 : 1,226,816.46 = 481,099.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,997.50/1,226,816.46 = 481,099.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,997.50x = 1,226,816.46 × 481,099.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,997.50x = 590,220,564,670.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,220,564,670.81/888,997.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,917.01

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