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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,001.80, 882,002.70 and 448,033.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,001.80, 882,002.70 and 448,033.80 is: 672,050.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,001.80 : 882,002.70 = 448,033.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,001.80/882,002.70 = 448,033.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,001.80x = 882,002.70 × 448,033.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,001.80x = 395,167,021,291.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,167,021,291.26/588,001.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672,050.70

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