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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589,263.02, 884,281.92 and 323,210

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589,263.02, 884,281.92 and 323,210 is: 485,027.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589,263.02 : 884,281.92 = 323,210 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589,263.02/884,281.92 = 323,210/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589,263.02x = 884,281.92 × 323,210
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589,263.02x = 285,808,759,363.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,808,759,363.20/589,263.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,027.48

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