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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590,180.59, 885,319.67 and 248,722.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590,180.59, 885,319.67 and 248,722.80 is: 373,104.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,180.59 : 885,319.67 = 248,722.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,180.59/885,319.67 = 248,722.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,180.59x = 885,319.67 × 248,722.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,180.59x = 220,199,187,217.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,199,187,217.48/590,180.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,104.76

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