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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,002.70, 882,004.05 and 348,501.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,002.70, 882,004.05 and 348,501.90 is: 522,752.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,002.70 : 882,004.05 = 348,501.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,002.70/882,004.05 = 348,501.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,002.70x = 882,004.05 × 348,501.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,002.70x = 307,380,087,232.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,380,087,232.70/588,002.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522,752.85

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