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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591,607.23, 888,237.12 and 303,620.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591,607.23, 888,237.12 and 303,620.34 is: 455,854.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591,607.23 : 888,237.12 = 303,620.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591,607.23/888,237.12 = 303,620.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591,607.23x = 888,237.12 × 303,620.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591,607.23x = 269,686,855,848.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,686,855,848.15/591,607.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,854.56

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