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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,734, 1,334,607.48 and 224,886

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,734, 1,334,607.48 and 224,886 is: 337,330.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,734 : 1,334,607.48 = 224,886 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,734/1,334,607.48 = 224,886/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,734x = 1,334,607.48 × 224,886
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,734x = 300,134,537,747.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,134,537,747.28/889,734
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,330.64

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