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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,894.71, 883,424.68 and 289,387.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,894.71, 883,424.68 and 289,387.08 is: 434,121.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,894.71 : 883,424.68 = 289,387.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,894.71/883,424.68 = 289,387.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,894.71x = 883,424.68 × 289,387.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,894.71x = 255,651,687,821.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,651,687,821.67/588,894.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,121.22

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