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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,102, 1,226,950.84 and 481,194.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,102, 1,226,950.84 and 481,194.64 is: 664,043.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,102 : 1,226,950.84 = 481,194.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,102/1,226,950.84 = 481,194.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,102x = 1,226,950.84 × 481,194.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,102x = 590,402,167,751.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,402,167,751.50/889,102
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,043.23

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