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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,823.80, 884,547.90 and 564,912.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,823.80, 884,547.90 and 564,912.60 is: 848,627.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,823.80 : 884,547.90 = 564,912.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,823.80/884,547.90 = 564,912.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,823.80x = 884,547.90 × 564,912.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,823.80x = 499,692,254,013.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,692,254,013.54/588,823.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848,627.81

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