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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,003.70, 882,005.55 and 378,051.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,003.70, 882,005.55 and 378,051.70 is: 567,077.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,003.70 : 882,005.55 = 378,051.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,003.70/882,005.55 = 378,051.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,003.70x = 882,005.55 × 378,051.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,003.70x = 333,443,697,586.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,443,697,586.94/588,003.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567,077.55

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