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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,001.70, 882,002.55 and 469,903.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,001.70, 882,002.55 and 469,903.70 is: 704,855.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,001.70 : 882,002.55 = 469,903.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,001.70/882,002.55 = 469,903.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,001.70x = 882,002.55 × 469,903.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,001.70x = 414,456,261,654.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,456,261,654.44/588,001.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,855.55

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