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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,295.82, 810,469.83 and 332,646.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,295.82, 810,469.83 and 332,646.94 is: 459,053.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,295.82 : 810,469.83 = 332,646.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,295.82/810,469.83 = 332,646.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,295.82x = 810,469.83 × 332,646.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,295.82x = 269,600,308,911.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,600,308,911.82/587,295.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,053.68

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