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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,294.80, 1,334,136.60 and 440,230.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,294.80, 1,334,136.60 and 440,230.80 is: 660,442.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,294.80 : 1,334,136.60 = 440,230.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,294.80/1,334,136.60 = 440,230.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,294.80x = 1,334,136.60 × 440,230.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,294.80x = 587,328,022,727.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,328,022,727.28/889,294.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660,442.43

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