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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,432.75, 812,037.20 and 320,160.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,432.75, 812,037.20 and 320,160.75 is: 441,821.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,432.75 : 812,037.20 = 320,160.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,432.75/812,037.20 = 320,160.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,432.75x = 812,037.20 × 320,160.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,432.75x = 259,982,437,379.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,982,437,379.10/588,432.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,821.84

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