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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,845.16, 1,334,756.48 and 215,932

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,845.16, 1,334,756.48 and 215,932 is: 323,895.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,845.16 : 1,334,756.48 = 215,932 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,845.16/1,334,756.48 = 215,932/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,845.16x = 1,334,756.48 × 215,932
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,845.16x = 288,216,636,239.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,216,636,239.36/889,845.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,895.27

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