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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,004.80, 888,007.20 and 534,865.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,004.80, 888,007.20 and 534,865.60 is: 802,298.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,004.80 : 888,007.20 = 534,865.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,004.80/888,007.20 = 534,865.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,004.80x = 888,007.20 × 534,865.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,004.80x = 474,964,503,832.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,964,503,832.32/592,004.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802,298.40

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