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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,004.80, 888,122.40 and 255,044.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,004.80, 888,122.40 and 255,044.80 is: 382,616.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,004.80 : 888,122.40 = 255,044.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,004.80/888,122.40 = 255,044.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,004.80x = 888,122.40 × 255,044.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,004.80x = 226,510,999,883.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,510,999,883.52/592,004.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,616.83

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