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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,089.88, 870,099.66 and 344,929

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,089.88, 870,099.66 and 344,929 is: 517,372.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,089.88 : 870,099.66 = 344,929 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,089.88/870,099.66 = 344,929/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,089.88x = 870,099.66 × 344,929
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,089.88x = 300,122,605,624.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,122,605,624.14/580,089.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517,372.59

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