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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,446.28, 812,082.84 and 326,802.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,446.28, 812,082.84 and 326,802.78 is: 451,002.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,446.28 : 812,082.84 = 326,802.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,446.28/812,082.84 = 326,802.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,446.28x = 812,082.84 × 326,802.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,446.28x = 265,390,928,068.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,390,928,068.28/588,446.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,002.81

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