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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,624.76, 812,278.24 and 333,970.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,624.76, 812,278.24 and 333,970.48 is: 460,865.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,624.76 : 812,278.24 = 333,970.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,624.76/812,278.24 = 333,970.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,624.76x = 812,278.24 × 333,970.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,624.76x = 271,276,953,706.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,276,953,706.36/588,624.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,865.69

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