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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591,883.39, 888,456.88 and 255,090.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591,883.39, 888,456.88 and 255,090.25 is: 382,907.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591,883.39 : 888,456.88 = 255,090.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591,883.39/888,456.88 = 255,090.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591,883.39x = 888,456.88 × 255,090.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591,883.39x = 226,636,687,633.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,636,687,633.42/591,883.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,907.67

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