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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893,999.20, 1,340,480.40 and 333,090.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893,999.20, 1,340,480.40 and 333,090.40 is: 499,442.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893,999.20 : 1,340,480.40 = 333,090.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893,999.20/1,340,480.40 = 333,090.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893,999.20x = 1,340,480.40 × 333,090.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893,999.20x = 446,501,152,628.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,501,152,628.16/893,999.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,442.45

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