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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590,954.40, 885,945.60 and 254,253.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590,954.40, 885,945.60 and 254,253.60 is: 381,171.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,954.40 : 885,945.60 = 254,253.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,954.40/885,945.60 = 254,253.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,954.40x = 885,945.60 × 254,253.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,954.40x = 225,254,858,204.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,254,858,204.16/590,954.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,171.30

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