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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591,608.23, 888,238.63 and 303,621.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591,608.23, 888,238.63 and 303,621.34 is: 455,856.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591,608.23 : 888,238.63 = 303,621.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591,608.23/888,238.63 = 303,621.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591,608.23x = 888,238.63 × 303,621.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591,608.23x = 269,688,203,080.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,688,203,080.36/591,608.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,856.07

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