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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,247.52, 880,144.60 and 348,490.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,247.52, 880,144.60 and 348,490.13 is: 521,416.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,247.52 : 880,144.60 = 348,490.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,247.52/880,144.60 = 348,490.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,247.52x = 880,144.60 × 348,490.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,247.52x = 306,721,706,072.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,721,706,072.80/588,247.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521,416.06

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