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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,007.26, 816,953.43 and 323,729.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,007.26, 816,953.43 and 323,729.50 is: 446,737.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,007.26 : 816,953.43 = 323,729.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,007.26/816,953.43 = 323,729.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,007.26x = 816,953.43 × 323,729.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,007.26x = 264,471,925,417.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,471,925,417.19/592,007.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,737.64

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