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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,772.20, 883,158.30 and 420,810.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,772.20, 883,158.30 and 420,810.60 is: 631,215.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,772.20 : 883,158.30 = 420,810.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,772.20/883,158.30 = 420,810.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,772.20x = 883,158.30 × 420,810.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,772.20x = 371,642,374,117.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,642,374,117.98/588,772.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631,215.90

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