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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,820.80, 884,543.40 and 564,909.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,820.80, 884,543.40 and 564,909.60 is: 848,623.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,820.80 : 884,543.40 = 564,909.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,820.80/884,543.40 = 564,909.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,820.80x = 884,543.40 × 564,909.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,820.80x = 499,687,058,276.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,687,058,276.64/588,820.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848,623.31

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