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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,063.76, 810,151.28 and 332,464.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,063.76, 810,151.28 and 332,464.56 is: 458,802.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,063.76 : 810,151.28 = 332,464.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,063.76/810,151.28 = 332,464.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,063.76x = 810,151.28 × 332,464.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,063.76x = 269,346,588,838.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,346,588,838.64/587,063.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,802.96

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