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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,003.76, 816,948.60 and 323,726

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,003.76, 816,948.60 and 323,726 is: 446,732.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,003.76 : 816,948.60 = 323,726 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,003.76/816,948.60 = 323,726/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,003.76x = 816,948.60 × 323,726
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,003.76x = 264,467,502,483.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,467,502,483.60/592,003.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,732.81

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