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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,408.76, 1,227,375.26 and 481,499.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,408.76, 1,227,375.26 and 481,499.82 is: 664,464.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,408.76 : 1,227,375.26 = 481,499.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,408.76/1,227,375.26 = 481,499.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,408.76x = 1,227,375.26 × 481,499.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,408.76x = 590,980,966,762.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,980,966,762.45/889,408.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,464.97

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