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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590,181.60, 885,321.16 and 248,723.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590,181.60, 885,321.16 and 248,723.80 is: 373,106.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,181.60 : 885,321.16 = 248,723.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,181.60/885,321.16 = 248,723.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,181.60x = 885,321.16 × 248,723.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,181.60x = 220,200,443,135.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,200,443,135.61/590,181.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,106.25

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