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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,537.84, 810,794.04 and 325,885.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,537.84, 810,794.04 and 325,885.16 is: 449,716.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,537.84 : 810,794.04 = 325,885.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,537.84/810,794.04 = 325,885.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,537.84x = 810,794.04 × 325,885.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,537.84x = 264,225,741,398.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,225,741,398.48/587,537.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,716.98

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