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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,029.12, 880,933.76 and 347,425.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,029.12, 880,933.76 and 347,425.12 is: 520,481.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,029.12 : 880,933.76 = 347,425.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,029.12/880,933.76 = 347,425.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,029.12x = 880,933.76 × 347,425.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,029.12x = 306,058,517,280.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,058,517,280.05/588,029.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520,481.91

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