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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590,182.76, 814,515.28 and 360,874.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590,182.76, 814,515.28 and 360,874.44 is: 498,045.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,182.76 : 814,515.28 = 360,874.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,182.76/814,515.28 = 360,874.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,182.76x = 814,515.28 × 360,874.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,182.76x = 293,937,745,541.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,937,745,541.44/590,182.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,045.29

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