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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,668.20, 883,002.30 and 549,302.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,668.20, 883,002.30 and 549,302.20 is: 823,953.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,668.20 : 883,002.30 = 549,302.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,668.20/883,002.30 = 549,302.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,668.20x = 883,002.30 × 549,302.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,668.20x = 485,035,105,995.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,035,105,995.06/588,668.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823,953.30

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