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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,674.20, 812,371.98 and 334,024.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,674.20, 812,371.98 and 334,024.72 is: 460,955.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,674.20 : 812,371.98 = 334,024.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,674.20/812,371.98 = 334,024.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,674.20x = 812,371.98 × 334,024.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,674.20x = 271,352,323,155.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,352,323,155.35/588,674.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,955.01

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