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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,408, 1,334,250.24 and 298,570.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,408, 1,334,250.24 and 298,570.24 is: 447,901.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,408 : 1,334,250.24 = 298,570.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,408/1,334,250.24 = 298,570.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,408x = 1,334,250.24 × 298,570.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,408x = 398,367,414,376.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,367,414,376.86/889,408
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,901.77

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