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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,847.59, 812,545.12 and 330,672.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,847.59, 812,545.12 and 330,672.24 is: 456,291.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,847.59 : 812,545.12 = 330,672.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,847.59/812,545.12 = 330,672.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,847.59x = 812,545.12 × 330,672.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,847.59x = 268,686,115,344.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,686,115,344.81/588,847.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,291.44

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